Weekly issue 143

News in brief

A recent survey data of 39,000 UK workers by a business psychology company, Robertson Cooper, showed that as many as a quarter had struggled into work, despite feeling ill.

Viral contracts

The contracts of some public sector employees (such as those in the NHS) are governed by specific regulations as well as general statute.

Waive goodbye

If an employee commits a breach of contract, the employer can either accept the breach and end the contract or waive the breach and affirm the contract.