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Harassment: Reminder of the scope of test to be applied

Harassment: Reminder of the scope of test to be applied

Changes to an employee’s role, due to their disability, and without consultation, were found to amount to harassment in a recent tribunal.

November 07, 2024 Read more

Nicola Miskin wins Most beautiful stamp

In an exciting announcement our very own Nicola Miskin, has won the prestigious title of “Most Beautiful Stamp” awarded by PostEurop’s Expert Jury. This accolade celebrates outstanding artistic achievements in...

October 22, 2024 Read more

Breast Cancer & Work: A guide to your employment rights

October 2024 is breast cancer awareness month.  Over 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024.  We thought this would be a sensible time to look at the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees where people receive a diagnosis.

October 15, 2024 Read more

Haut du Mont explosion: What is Gross Negligence Manslaughter?

The Law Officers' Department is apparently considering criminal charges in connection with the Haut du Mont explosion.  No charges have yet been brought.  The individuals against whom charges are now being considered were initially arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

October 02, 2024 Read more

Representation of Dominion Fiduciary Trust Limited re the E Trust: [2024] JRC 168

The Court heard representations on 14 December 2023 regarding a Jersey discretionary trust created in 2016. The beneficiaries included the Settlor, his spouse, and their four children. The Trust owned significant assets, including two London properties purchased for £54.5 million in 2016.

September 26, 2024 Read more

Representation of Frost: [2024] JRC 166

This unique case considered the principles to be considered when the Court is invited to make a declaration of a death. Jersey’s customary law provides a rebuttable presumption that a...

September 26, 2024 Read more

Geoffrey Derouet v Quantum Building Supplies [2024] TRE 22

Mr. Derouet filed a tribunal claim alleging unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Quantum Building Supplies Limited (Quantum) raised an issue as to whether such claims were prescribed. The Tribunal reminded...

September 26, 2024 Read more

Angela Bonney v Gaudin & Co Limited: [2023] TRE 213

Ms Bonney who was employed by Gaudin & Co Limited as an Office Manager, filed a complaint alleging unfair dismissal after being made redundant. The primary issue for the Tribunal...

September 26, 2024 Read more
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