Posts from Littleton Chambers

Restraining alleged protected disclosures: is it possible?

Employers occasionally face the problem of a disgruntled former employee who, once dismissed, makes a series of critical comments as regards the former employer to a variety of persons, asserting at all times those comments are lawful as protected disclosures (PDs). Often such persons consider that they can act with impunity as a result of … Continue reading Restraining alleged protected disclosures: is it possible?

Environmental strikes: saving the world or saving your job?

Many employees want to participate in the Global Climate Strike. This is called by the organisation which was born out of the recent string of strikes held by students protesting against inaction over climate issues. The group has asked employees to walk out of their workplaces on 20 and 27 September (see https://globalclimatestrike.net/).