A manager who refused to take a "for cause" drug test was fairly dismissed because his employer was entitled to expect him to set an example for other staff, according to an employment tribunal.
Georgina Kyriacou and David Malamentenios are partners and Melissa Powys-Rogrigues, Sandra Martins, Colin Makin and Krishna Santra are associates at Colman Coyle Solicitors. They round up the latest rulings.
A model letter after a meeting with a new or expectant mother to discuss removing or reducing risks has been held and it has been identified that temporary adjustments to their working conditions or hours of work are necessary to protect their health and safety.
A model letter to warn a pregnant employee who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job of the consequences of refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment.
A model letter to warn an employee who is a new mother or is breastfeeding and who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job of the consequences of refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment.
A model letter to suspend a new or expectant mother who, for health and safety reasons, cannot continue to perform their normal job and for whom no suitable alternative work is available.