PC Davies’s ethnic origin is Romany, a group also widely referred to as ‘gypsies’ (also spelt ‘gipsies’) or Travellers. One of the issues arising in the case was the meaning of the word ‘Traveller’. Contrary to what has been reported in sections of the press, PC Davies was not complaining that the term ‘Traveller’ is […]
Sarah Young from Sheffield Branch was the winner in our special prize draw at Congress, in Nottingham. Our thanks to Paul Kenny for taking time from his immensely busy week to make the draw for us. Thanks too, to Tim Roache, Regional Secretary for joining us on our stand for the presentation by Frances McCarthy, […]
There is a real and serious need for additional resources and funding within the ambulance services sector, coupled with a significant lack of awareness amongst the public as to how our ambulance services operate. I have a number of cases involving emergency call handlers who have either failed or delayed to send out an ambulance […]
In the age of smartphones it is relatively easy for an employee to make covert recordings of conversations during meetings. Employees may feel that they want to safeguard their position in preparation for a Tribunal hearing by recording conversations. In Vaughn v London Borough of Lewisham & ors the EAT stated that the practice is […]
Felicia Epstein , Employment solicitor is based in Pattinson & Brewer’s London office and her successful work and commitment to representing individuals has been independently recognised by the Lawyer Monthly magazine.
Unite members providing talking therapy services have been successful in their unfair dismissal and failure to consult claims against their employers, and had their employed status recognised. The employers are third party providers who tender for the services through the NHS PCT. Proposals by the PCT that the provision of talking therapy services could be […]