With the increase in temperatures over the last few months we are pleased to report a slight decrease in the rate of change in employment law. This may however be the result of an exceptionally busy winter, rather than any ongoing trend. Enquiries about the Royal Wedding and the extra bank holiday safely aside (did you or did you not grant the same, pay in lieu and/or hoist your forecourt bunting in celebration) we still expect the phones to be as busy as ever over the coming months.

Statutory law having been relatively quiet, after we take a look at some of the detail and implications of the Bribery Act 2010 (guidance having recently been published), we turn our attention to case law in relation to illegality, TUPE, disability and notice of dismissal.

Summary of Key Developments

1. Bribery Act 2010 and guidance.
2. Employment Appeal Tribunal case regarding illegality of contract.
3. Employment Appeal Tribunal case on TUPE.
4. Employment Appeal Tribunal case on disability.
5. Employment Appeal Tribunal case on notice of dismissal and the effective date of termination.