Weekly Issue 326

Employers may lose more appeals

According to research published last week, claimants who appeal against a tribunal decision have a better chance of success at an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) if the decision is made by a judge sitting alone.

Church bells

Section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) defines an employee as someone who has entered into or works under a contract of service or apprenticeship.

Transfer date

To be protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), an employee has to be employed immediately before the transfer.