Insights

3rd May 2016

In the recent case of Kilraine v London Borough of Wandsworth, the EAT provided a reminder that it is not good enough for an employee to just raise concerns or allegations to qualify as a protected disclosure – they must disclose information in order to be have the protection of the whistleblowing legislation. The EAT in this case highlighted however that allegations and information are often intertwined and that a disclosure may also include allegations.

3rd May 2016

In this article, Steve Conlay looks at some recent cases in respect of mental health and learning difficulties in the workplace.

3rd May 2016

Chris Aldridge considers the case of Department for Transport vs Sparks, a Court of Appeal decision concerning whether an absence management policy in a Staff Handbook formed part of an employment contract preventing it from being changed.

22nd April 2016

BPE Solicitors has recently welcomed three new trainee solicitors, with Zaia Ndokera and George Dale joining the Commercial Property team, and Kathryn Broughton joining the Employment team.

19th April 2016

We interviewed Rob Yeandle, Managing Director of a Bristol-based construction company with experience of both new build and major refurbishment projects within the education, health and commercial sectors.

19th April 2016

Neil Mason issues a timely reminder about timings…