The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

If an employee works without protest following changes to their terms of employment, they will be deemed to have accepted them, right?  Don’t count on it, says the Court of Appeal in Abrahall v Nottingham City Council.    An employer who wants to make adverse changes...
Duty of care on giving a reference

Duty of care on giving a reference

Employers are generally aware that, when giving a reference, they owe a duty both to the employee and to any prospective new employer who may rely upon it.  The employer must take reasonable care to ensure that the reference is fair, accurate and not misleading. The...