News & Events
News & Events
Paul Rogers considers what the HSE has said about enforcement, and what guidance there is to assist employers to make decisions about protective measures, and raises some questions about the difficulty of proving a material risk of transmission in relation to the so-called ‘two metre rule’. Paul Rogers of our Health & Safety Team has recently had an article published in LexisPSL exploring HSE guidance, enforcement and social distancing at work. The Guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said it will look closely at concerns about social distancing and coronavirus (COVID-19) to secure compliance with the law, and has made clear that duty holders have a responsibility to protect workers and others against the risk of coronavirus infection…
External Publications 4 Jun, 2020
Daniel Barnett recently chaired a Q&A webinar with the recently appointed President of Employment Tribunals, Judge Clarke. Just three weeks into his new role as President of Employment Tribunals in England & Wales, Judge Barry Clarke, explained how tribunals are managing during lockdown and answered a range of questions from lawyers, employers and unions. Questions and topics included: How are tribunals managing? Issue of fees What are employment judges doing with their time when they are not judging cases? Will cases beyond June be delayed? The situation with listings in 2021 – will they be moved to accommodate unheard 2020 cases? The webinar attracted over 1,000 viewers and is now available to watch online. This webinar was in response to,…
Webinars & Recordings 3 Jun, 2020
Outer Temple is proud to announce that Emily Gordon Walker has been appointed as a fee paid Employment Judge, sitting at London Central Employment Tribunal. Her appointment brings the total number of appointed fee paid Employment Judges at Outer Temple to three, with her joining Keith Bryant QC and Andrew Allen QC in this position. This is a part time position that runs alongside her existing practice. Find Out More Emily Gordon Walker has a specialist employment and discrimination law practice. She is ranked as a leading junior in the employment field in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, which identify her as “a fantastic up-and-coming barrister” who “cuts straight to the pertinent issues, however complex the case”. To find out more…
News 2 Jun, 2020
Gerard McDermott QC & Will Young Present an Employment Law Webinar on Personal Injury Claims in Employment Tribunals. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 day Employment Law Series, Gerard McDermott QC & Will Young present a Q&A Webinar on Personal Injury Claims in Employment Tribunals. Gerard and Will recently presented this webinar in a series of employment law seminars put together by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. Gerard and Will spoke and answered questions about personal injury claims in the Employment Tribunal – when such claims can be made, and the particular issues that often arise. Much of the discussion focussed on the difficult questions of causation that such claims often involve, as well as the medical evidence required…
Webinars & Recordings 1 Jun, 2020
David Grant presents an Employment Law Webinar on Proceedings in Different Fora. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 day Employment Law Series, David Grant presents a Q&A Webinar on Proceedings in Different Fora. David recently presented this webinar in a series of employment law seminars put together by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. This webinar covers claims for work related psychiatric injury in the High Court and County Court. David looks at the concept of concurrent litigation — different proceedings in different places — when it might occur, how it might be managed and best controlled and what principles arise from the different circumstances in which concurrent litigation can arise. Free Representation Unit The webinars raised £15000, which was…
Webinars & Recordings 1 Jun, 2020
Sarah Crowther QC presents an Employment Law Webinar on Territorial Jurisdiction. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 day Employment Law Series, Sarah Crowther QC presents a Q&A Webinar on Territorial Jurisdiction. Sarah recently presented this webinar in a series of employment law seminars put together by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. This webinar covers claims for Territorial Jurisdiction. Increasingly employment relationships have an international element. Sarah Crowther QC discusses how the tribunals have handled difficult questions about whether those whose work takes them outside Great Britain can still enjoy the protections of employment statutes including the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Equality Act 2010. She explains how these issues are not the same as jurisdiction and applicable law…
Webinars & Recordings 29 May, 2020
Andrew Allen QC presents an Employment Law Webinar on Whistleblowing. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 day Employment Law Series, Andrew Allen QC presents a Q&A Webinar on whistleblowing. Andrew recently presented this webinar in a series of employment law seminars put together by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. This webinar covers claims for whistleblowing and whether the law on whistleblowing has served its purpose. Andrew also looks at the interplay between whistleblowing law and discrimination law and also the relationship between whistleblowing and human rights law. Andrew Allen QC is the Head of the Employment Workgroup at Outer Temple. His most recent Whistleblowing case was Jesudason v Alder Hey in the Court of Appeal which explored disclosures to…
Webinars & Recordings 29 May, 2020
Peter Linstead presents an Employment Law Webinar on Civil Claims for Stress and Harassment. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 day Employment Law Series, Peter Linstead presents a Q&A Webinar on Civil Claims for Stress and Harassment. Peter recently presented this webinar in a series of employment law seminars put together by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. This webinar covers claims for work related psychiatric injury in the High Court and County Court. Civil Claims for Stress and Harassment Peter Linstead explains the basic building blocks and tactical considerations in a stress claim, the different considerations in a bullying claim and claims under the Protection from Harassment Act. Free Representation Unit The webinars raised £15,000, which was donated to the…
Webinars & Recordings 28 May, 2020
Paul Livingston presents an Employment Law webinar on Harassment As part of the 28 barristers in 14 days Employment Law Series, Paul gave a webinar on harassment in the workplace. Paul specialises in Employment and Discrimination and has considerable experience in acting in claims for harassment, as well as advising organisations about their approach to reducing and responding to harassment in the workplace. He advised on the foundation of www.talktospot.com, an AI tool to assist employees with recording and reporting harassment and discrimination and to assist employers in responding to such allegations. Paul’s experience as Counsel to public inquiries also puts him in a perfect position to advise on and carry out internal investigations. Free Representation Unit The webinars raised £15000, which…
Webinars & Recordings 28 May, 2020
Bianca Venkata presents a webinar on ‘Dismissal or Resignation?’, one of a series of Q&As recorded at the recent 28 Barristers – 14 Days Employment Law programme. As part of the 28 Barristers – 14 Days Employment Law Series, Bianca Venkata presented a Q&A webinar on ‘Dismissal or Resignation?’. Bianca outlined key principles in this area followed by an analysis of three recent court cases. She then answered live questions from the audience. Watch the Employment Law Webinar Free Representation Unit Industry professionals were charged a small fee to participate in the live webinars and £15,000 was donated to the Free Representation Unit, helping to train future generations of advocates and supporting vulnerable litigants. Find out more This webinar was part…
Webinars & Recordings 27 May, 2020
Watch Keith Bryant QC discuss disability discrimination and unfavourable treatment, one of a series recorded at a recent Employment Law webinar programme. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 days Employment Law Series organised by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. Keith Bryant QC presented a Q&A webinar on disability discrimination. The webinar covered disability discrimination, the history of disability-related discrimination and the meaning of unfavourable treatment in section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 with reference to recent case law. Watch the Employment Law Webinar Helping the Free Representation Unit Industry professionals were charged a small fee to participate in the live webinars and £15,000 was donated to the Free Representation Unit, helping to train future generations of…
Webinars & Recordings 27 May, 2020
Saul Margo presents an Employment Law Webinar on Vicarious Liability. As part of the 28 barristers – 14 day Employment Law Series, Saul Margo presents a Q&A Webinar on Vicarious Liability. Saul recently presented this webinar in a series of employment law seminars put together by Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett. In this Webinar Saul provided an overview of the law of vicarious liability with a particular focus on the two recent Supreme Court cases (Morrisons and Barclays) and the differences between the common law test and the test applicable to discrimination claims in the ET. Free Representation Unit The webinars raised £15000, which was donated to the Free Representation Unit, helping to train future generations of advocates and supporting vulnerable litigants.…
Webinars & Recordings 27 May, 2020
