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Workplace Investigations & Misconduct

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Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026

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High Court of Justice[2025] EWHC 636 (KB)17 Mar 2025

Angela Emmerson v Human Givens Institute Limited

For ordinary businesses, the durable lesson is simple: do not assume you can share information just because one person involved says yes. If your business holds...

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Privacy & DataDismissal, Redundancy & GrievancesRestraints, Confidentiality & Trade SecretsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesConstruction Contracts & PaymentImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsWorkplace Investigations & MisconductStandards, Accreditation & CertificationConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
UK Supreme Court[2024] UKSC 2916 Sept 2024

Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd

Flexibility before an assignment does not prevent employment obligations arising during an accepted assignment. Businesses using casual or assignment-by-assignment...

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Employment & WorkplaceContracts & CommercialDismissal, Redundancy & GrievancesCopyright, Software & Digital ContentCompetition, Cartels & Market ConductDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsWorkplace Investigations & MisconductStandards, Accreditation & Certification
High Court of Justice[2022] EWHC 2437 (Ch)30 Sept 2022

Ventures Food Limited v Little Dessert Shop Limited

If your business model involves one entity taking a lease and another occupying the premises, make the documents say clearly what right is being granted and what...

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Dismissal, Redundancy & GrievancesShareholders & Company ControlLiquidation & RestructuringCommercial Leases, Rent & OutgoingsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsInsurance Policies & ClaimsWorkplace Investigations & Misconduct