News On this page you will find the latest news on employment law, HR and health & safety matters. They are updated regularly and you will find new content here on a weekly basis. Latest news 04 November 2011 Mitigation of loss – offers of alternative employment Even where an employee succeeds in a claim before an employment tribunal, this is not the end of the matter for employers. [...] News Margaret Anne Soderqvist-Clark Employment law 20 October 2011 Could a contract claim against an Indian employer proceed in England? The recent decision in the case of Wright v Deccan Chargers Sporting Ventures Ltd and anor has discussed whether or not an employee could raise proceedings in England for a breach of contract, notwithstanding the fact that the employer is based in India.[...] News Margaret Anne Soderqvist-Clark Employment law 10 October 2011 BT sales executive wins record tribunal award A former BT employee has been awarded £289,877 at the Leeds Employment Tribunal - the highest Tribunal award of the last 12 months.[...] News Margaret Anne Soderqvist-Clark Employment law 20 July 2011 Specific public bodies equality duties update Draft English Specific Equality Duties regulations were laid before parliament on 27 June 2011. They were debated in the House of Commons on 11 July.[...] News Margaret Anne Soderqvist-Clark Employment law 31 March 2011 Harassment claim finally fails The Employment Appeal Tribunal has endorsed a tribunal’s decision to reject a harassment claim, having taken into account evidence that prior to the incident he complained about the claimant had participated in similarly offensive conduct, and not made any form of complaint.[...] News Margaret Anne Soderqvist-Clark Employment law 01