Category Archives: Costs
Costs in the Employment Tribunal
Far reaching changes to Employment Tribunals are imminent
Far reaching changes to Employment Tribunals are imminent The launch of the “resolving workplace disputes” consultation by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is described as being the next step in the Governments comprehensive review of employment laws. In … Continue reading →
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Serial litigants face risk of paying costs
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed the appeals of “serial litigant” Mr. John Berry. Mr Berry brought (at least) four sets of proceedings in the Employment Tribunal complaining about job adverts which used terminology suggesting that they were targeted … Continue reading →
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Employers Ability to Pay – Tao Herbs and Acupuncture Limited v Mrs Y Jin
Mrs Jin was employed by Tao Herbs and Acupuncture Ltd, and experienced a “rocky” relationship with her employer. She was dismissed on 23 December 2008, and issued a clam for unfair dismissal. Mrs Jin claimed she had been dismissed unfairly, … Continue reading →
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New Court form to enforce an ACAS COT3 settlement
From 1 October 2010 a new streamlined process to allow enforcement of un-honoured settlements contained in ACAS COT3 forms will be introduced. Employees will be able to instruct a High Court Enforcement Officer to issue proceedings for a writ of … Continue reading →
