Welcome to November's newsletter

This month’s newsletter brings you:  an update on furlough; changes to the ET procedures; a look at the Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 which came into force this month; case updates and an analysis on the Ikejiaku whistleblowing case; a recording on restrictive covenants, and 3PB's good news from Chambers and Partners.

You are also invited to register to attend our 12 November webinar on whistleblowing, hosted by Colin McDevitt and Karen Moss. 

Furlough (CJRS) Scheme extended until March 2021

Lachlan Wilson provides a summary of the key points and what employers should expect, following the government's extension of the Furlough Scheme until March 2021.

Changes announced to clear employment tribunal cases backlog

As the backlog of cases waiting to be heard before the employment tribunal increased by 26% from March 2020, to reach 45,000 cases during August 2020, 3PB reports the changes introduced by the government to help clear the case load.

Nine 3PB employment barristers ranked in Chambers & Partners 2021

Chambers & Partners latest edition rewards our employment team with a record 9 individual rankings and an overall Band 2 rating in the Western Bar.

We welcome our clients' continued support and their positive comments.

Injunctions, restrictive covenants and team moves recording

Colin McDevitt provides a refresher on post-termination restrictive covenants, covering: competition; non-dealing; stolen information.

Stephen Wyeth​ focuses on practical advice to clients on matters including: spotting the signs of those preparing to compete and taking appropriate steps to protect interests.

Click here to download Colin and Stephen's presentations.

3PB sponsors Support Through Court's "In Conversation" event

We are delighted to sponsor Support Through Court’s 4th “In Conversation” event due to take place via Zoom on Wednesday 18 November 7-8.30pm.

Chaired by BBCR4 Matthew Parris, the event will hear barristers and best-selling authors Sarah Langford and William Clegg QC discuss their experiences at the bar. Tickets can be booked here.

Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020

Lachlan Wilson analyses the Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1122) which apply from 4 November 2020 to cap exit payments in the public sector to a maximum of £95,000.

Whistleblowing time limits and the distinction between one off and continuing acts  

Joseph England reviews the case of Ikejiaku v British Institute of Technology Ltd concerning time limits in a whistleblowing detriment claim, and its ramifications into other areas, such as discrimination.

View Joseph's profile here

A case of age and indirect discrimination 

Lachlan Wilson provides an update on Ryan v South West Ambulance Services NHS Trust, an important and timely age discrimination and indirect discrimination case involving a Claimant in her 60s, who alleged that she was indirectly discriminated against and missed on promotion because she was not in the Respondent's "Talent Pool".

Employment law cases in one recording

Craig Ludlow and Sarah Clarke analyse
K v L
Sullivan v Bury Street Capital Ltd 
Jackson v Lidl Great Britain Ltd and
Aramark (UK) Ltd v Fernandes.

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A case on practice and procedure

Lachlan Wilson reflects on C v D, a case on practice and procedure involving an appeal against a refusal to allow amendments to add claims of harassment and reasonable adjustments. 

12 November Webinar - whistleblowing: key concepts, injunctions, and updates on procedure

Our next live webinar will take place on 12 November at 11am presented by Colin McDevitt and Karen Moss. 

Please register to book your place.

Meet the team

3PB’s employment law group offers expert advisory and advocacy services to private and public sector employers across all areas of employment law including unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay, industrial disputes, executive contracts, wrongful dismissals, restrictive covenants, whistleblowing, TUPE, injunctions, pensions disputes and disciplinary proceedings.