News & Events: Employment
The Interplay between the Equality Act 2010 and the use of AI in Recruitment
There are numerous ways in which AI is revolutionising the job market and our workplaces. None more so than the recruitment process, with a growing number of employers using software to sift through applications and to identify the best possible candidates. But there are potential pitfalls for those who seek to streamline their hiring process, […]
Louisa Simpson authorised to take Direct Access clients
Louisa Simpson has qualified and been authorised by the Bar Council to accept instructions directly from members of the public (“Direct Access”). If you need legal advice or representation in the courts or tribunals, it is possible to directly contact Louisa to work with you under the direct access scheme, enabling you to instruct Louisa […]
Striking a Balance? Industrial Action & Employment Law Update
In today’s climate it is unsurprising the UK is facing the highest rates of industrial action in many decades, across many sectors and professions. Strike is the word on everyone’s lips. As an employee you will want to know what protection you have, and as an employer what action you can and should be taking, […]
Employment Law Webinar
In the latest edition of our series of Employment Law webinars, Heather Platt speaks to Richard Wayman about the case of McQueen v General Optical Council and Section 15 of the Equality Act. For further information on Heather or Richard’s practice, or to discuss any of the issues raised within this webinar, please contact […]
Southampton Employment Law Seminar
Please join us for an Employment Law Seminar in Southampton on Tuesday 27th June 2023 from 1pm. The members of our Employment Law team will cover the following topics: Industrial Action in 2023 – Heather Platt (slides) Discrimination/TUPE update – Daniella Gilbert (slides) Long COVID – the state of play – Ezra Macdonald (slides) Costs […]
Pump Court Chambers welcomes members of Stour to create southern super set
A major, multi-practice chambers reaching across London, Kent, Hampshire and Wiltshire, has emerged after Pump Court Chambers welcomed the members of Stour Chambers in Canterbury. The former members of Stour Chambers will be joining Pump Court Chambers from 3 April 2023, creating a combined membership of 120 barristers and 24 members of staff spread across […]
Employment Law Webinar
Heather Platt, Oliver Foy and Louisa Simpson explore two recent employment law cases: Dunbar v Abellio London Ltd 2307750/2020 in which Louisa Simpson represented the successful employer at London South Employment Tribunal: this was a Covid related dismissal claim involving health and safety at work and the provisions of section 100 Employment Rights Act 1996; […]
Louisa Simpson joins Pump Court Chambers
Chambers is delighted to welcome Louisa Simpson as a tenant following the successful completion of her Third Six. Louisa is looking forward to working in the civil team and has a specialist focus, interest and experience in employment law and regulatory work. During pupillage, Louisa specialised in employment law – specifically in cases involving discrimination, […]
Louisa Simpson successfully defends COVID-19 dismissal claim
Mr James Dunbar -v- Abellio London Ltd 2307750/2020 The Claimant, Mr Dunbar, claimed that he was unfairly dismissed on 24 July 2020. As he did not have the requisite two years’ ‘qualifying period’ of employment, he claimed automatic unfair dismissal contrary to ss. 100(1)(d) and (e) Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA”). Mr Dunbar claimed […]
Pump Court Chambers Rankings in Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2023
Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2023 has been launched today and we’re delighted to have been recognised once again as a ‘Top Ranked’ set, with 23 members ranked across the areas of criminal, employment, ecclesiastical, family: matrimonial finance and children law, health & safety and inquests and inquiries. Our “Market leading” Band 1 Family […]
Louisa Simpson commences third six pupillage
We are delighted to welcome Louisa Simpson who joins Pump Court Chambers as a third six pupil with immediate effect. Louisa is commencing her Third Six in our Civil Team, having completed her pupillage training under Suzanne McKie QC at Farore Law. Louisa specialised in employment law – specifically in cases involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing and […]
Adam Gadd appointed as Chair of Irish Football Association Disciplinary Committee
Pump Court Chambers are proud to announce Adam Gadd has been appointed as Chair of the Irish Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee with immediate effect. Mr Gadd has been appointed for a 3 year term. The IFA Disciplinary Committee is responsible for disciplinary matters arising from breach of the IFA’s Articles of Association, Disciplinary Code and […]
