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padding: 10px; text-align: center; } .alertPanel a{color:#fff; text-decoration:underline} .alertPanel p{margin-bottom:0} </style> <section> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 mtx-titlecrumbs"> <h1>Employment Law</h1> <nav> <ul class="breadcrumbs">  <li class="home"><span property="itemListElement" typeof="ListItem"><a property="item" typeof="WebPage" title="Go to Matrix Chambers." href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk" class="home"><span property="name">Matrix Chambers</span></a><meta property="position" content="1"></span></li> <li class="practice_area-root post post-practice_area"><span property="itemListElement" typeof="ListItem"><a property="item" typeof="WebPage" title="Go to Practice Areas." href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas-landing-page/" class="practice_area-root post post-practice_area"><span property="name">Practice Areas</span></a><meta property="position" content="2"></span></li> <li class="post post-practice_area current-item"><span 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training and expertise for both claimants and defendants/respondents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Matrix barristers</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">act</span><span data-contrast="none"> in cases at all levels</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> from </span><span data-contrast="none">first-instance proceedings in </span><span data-contrast="none">the</span><span data-contrast="none"> High Court or</span><span data-contrast="none"> Employment Tribunal </span><span data-contrast="none">t</span><span data-contrast="none">o </span><span data-contrast="none">appeals in </span><span data-contrast="none">the Supreme Court, the Court of Justice of the European </span><span data-contrast="none">Union</span><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><span data-contrast="none">the </span><span data-contrast="none">European Court of Human Rights. Our experience also extends to providing advice and representation in the Central Arbitration Committee and before regulatory and disciplinary bodies</span><span data-contrast="none"> as well as mediation and arbitration</span><span data-contrast="none">. Our members, renowned for their independence and thoroughness, are increasingly in demand </span><span data-contrast="none">for</span><span data-contrast="none"> internal investigations – we conduct audits, grievance and disciplinary investigations with</span><span data-contrast="none"> focus and</span><span data-contrast="none"> impartiality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our work is frequently pioneering and of far-reaching importance</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><span data-contrast="none">the</span><span data-contrast="none"> team</span><span data-contrast="none"> has the advantage of</span><span data-contrast="none"> bring</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span><span data-contrast="none"> together </span><span data-contrast="none">barristers at Matrix</span><span data-contrast="none"> who </span><span data-contrast="none">also </span><span data-contrast="none">specialise in different areas of law that intersect with employment law</span><span data-contrast="none">. These include</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">discrimination and equality</span><span data-contrast="none">, </span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/public-law/education-law/">education</a> and other areas of <a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/public-law/">public</a> and administrative law, </span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/public-law/civil-liberties-human-rights/">human rights law</a>,</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/commercial-and-corporate-law/"><span data-contrast="none">commercial</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> law</span><span data-contrast="none">, </span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/competition-and-eu/eu-law/">EU law</a> (including the free movement of workers regime), and </span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/media-information-law/">media</a> and <a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/practice-areas/media-information-law/data-protection/">data protection</a></span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are user-friendly and accessible, and provide a prompt and </span><span data-contrast="none">high-</span><span data-contrast="none">quality service. The practice team have a deep understanding of the employment law world, and are always willing to offer creative solutions for clients. Members are </span><span data-contrast="none">often </span><span data-contrast="none">instructed on different sides in the same litigation and we have strong procedures in place for ensuring complete confidentiality within Matrix.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are also active in the employment law community, working with</span><span data-contrast="none"> Advocate</span><span data-contrast="none">, </span><span data-contrast="none">the </span><span data-contrast="none">Employment Law Appeal Advice Scheme</span><span data-contrast="none">, and the main professional organisations</span><span data-contrast="none">. Our members are frequently invited to speak at conferences, training events and live broadcasts, and we write regularly on employment law issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <h2>Injunctions Hotline</h2> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9">Matrix has a team of barristers with </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9">extensive </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9">experience in applying for injunctions and responding to such application in commercial and employment cases, including breach of cont</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9">r</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198174130 BCX9">act, restrictive covenants, team moves, garden leave, confidential information, ‘springboard’ injunctions, search orders, and freezing orders. All our staff are able to assist you with these enquiries, but if you require urgent assistance at any time, you can call out dedicated injunctions hotline: +44(0)20 7611 7977.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW198174130 BCX9" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <h2>Notable recent cases:</h2> <div class="accordion accordion-sc" id="oneparent"><div class="card"><div class="card-header" id="oneheading"><a class="text-left collapsed" href="#" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#one" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseone">Supreme Court <i class="far" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div><div id="one" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="oneheading" data-parent="#oneparent"><div class="card-body"></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Gilham v Ministry of Justice</span></i><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-contrast="none">[2020] IRLR </span><span data-contrast="none">52</span><span data-contrast="none">. Worker status, whistleblowing and judges.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Tillman v Egon Zehnder </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] AC 194. </span><span data-contrast="none">Restraint of Trade. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Pimlico Plumbers and another v Smith</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2018] ICR 1511</span><span data-contrast="none">. Worker Status.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">R (UNISON) v Lord Chancellor (Equality and Human Rights Commission and another intervening) (Nos 1 and 2)</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2017] ICR 1037</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">A</span><span data-contrast="none">ccess to justice, EU law and discrimination</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Essop</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> and others v Home Office (UK Border Agency); Naeem v Secretary of State for Justice </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2017] 1 WLR 1343</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Indirect discrimination, r</span><span data-contrast="none">ace </span><span data-contrast="none">and age discrimination</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p></div></div></div></div> <div class="accordion accordion-sc" id="twoparent"><div class="card"><div class="card-header" id="twoheading"><a class="text-left collapsed" href="#" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#two" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapsetwo">Court of Appeal <i class="far" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div><div id="two" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="twoheading" data-parent="#twoparent"><div class="card-body"></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] EWCA </span><span data-contrast="none">Civ</span><span data-contrast="none"> 1487</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Costs, justification and indirect discrimination.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Bamieh</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> v Foreign & Commonwealth Office [2020] ICR 465</span></i><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-contrast="none">Whistleblowing and t</span><span data-contrast="none">erritorial </span><span data-contrast="none">jurisdiction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Brown v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and Anor </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] 1 WLR 1257. </span><span data-contrast="none">A</span><span data-contrast="none">pplication of Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting to mixed claims.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Okedina</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> v </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">Chikale</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2019] ICR 1635: </span><span data-contrast="none">Contract, illegality and immigration status.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Harpur</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> Trust v </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">Brazel</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> [2019] IRLR 1012</span></i><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-contrast="none">Holiday pay</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-contrast="none"> Due to be heard in the Supreme Court in 2021.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Graysons</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> Restaurants Ltd v Jones and others</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2019] IRLR 649. </span><span data-contrast="none">TUPE, equal pay and insolvency</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Jeffery v British Council </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2019] IRLR 827. Territorial jurisdiction</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Wilsons Solicitors v Roberts</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2018] EWCA </span><span data-contrast="none">Civ</span><span data-contrast="none"> 52. </span><span data-contrast="none">Whistleblowing, damages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Nurmohamed</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> v </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">Chestertons</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2018] ICR 731. </span><span data-contrast="none">Whistleblowing, public interest test</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Abrahall</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> v Nottingham City Council </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2018] IRLR 628. Unilateral variation of contract.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Air Products v </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">Cockram</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2018] IRLR 755. Age discrimination</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Krishna Moorthy v Revenue and Customs Commissioners </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2018] ICR 1326. </span><span data-contrast="none">Injury to feelings award and tax.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2018] ICR 1807 –</span><i><span data-contrast="none"> </span></i><span data-contrast="none">Validity of Employment Tribunal Rules</span><i><span data-contrast="none">.</span></i></li> </ul> <p></div></div></div></div> <div class="accordion accordion-sc" id="threeparent"><div class="card"><div class="card-header" id="threeheading"><a class="text-left collapsed" href="#" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#three" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapsethree">Employment Appeal Tribunal, High Court and Employment Tribunal <i class="far" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div><div id="three" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="threeheading" data-parent="#threeparent"><div class="card-body"></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Gynedd</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> Council v </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">Barrat</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> and another </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] IRLR. </span><span data-contrast="none">Redundancy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Heal v Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford and others</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2020] ICR 1294. </span><span data-contrast="none">Contempt of Court Act and reasonable adjustments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Ince Gordon </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">Dadds</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> LLP v Tunstall </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] ICR 124. Scope of the statutory moratorium which applies to legal proceedings against a company in administration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Robinson v Al-Qasimi </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] IRLR 345. </span><span data-contrast="none">Whistleblowing.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Due to be heard in the Court of Appeal in 2021.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Gan Menachem Hendon Ltd v De Groen </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2019] ICR 1023. </span><span data-contrast="none">Sex and religious discrimination.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Ameyaw v PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Limited</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2019] IRLR 611. Whether an ET has the power to exclude or remove a judgment from the public register of judgments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p></div></div></div></div> <div class="accordion accordion-sc" id="fourparent"><div class="card"><div class="card-header" id="fourheading"><a class="text-left collapsed" href="#" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#four" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapsefour">Other <i class="far" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div><div id="four" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="fourheading" data-parent="#fourparent"><div class="card-body"></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Benyatov</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> v Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> [2020] 1 WLR 2913</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">–</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">High Court – </span><span data-contrast="none">E</span><span data-contrast="none">mployer’s duty for employees’ economic losses and the employer’s implied indemnity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Square Global Ltd v Leonard </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2020] EWHC 1008</span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-contrast="none">High Court</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> –</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> restraint of trade financial services trial, enforcing non-compete restrictions for 12 months.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Antuzis</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none"> v DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd </span></i><span data-contrast="none">[2019] EWHC 843 – </span><span data-contrast="none">Personal liability of company directors</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Beal and others v Avery Homes and others </span></i><span data-contrast="none">– major High Court equal pay proceedings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><i><span data-contrast="none">Samira Ahmed v BBC, </span></i><span data-contrast="none">high profile equal pay claim against the BBC.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p></div></div></div></div> <p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW238367604 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW238367604 BCX9">This snapshot of some of our most recent cases demonstrates that our members are in demand for the most high-profile, high value, and legally challenging employment cases in the UK, often acting for different sides in the same dispute. Our directory rankings and the sheer number of reported cases earned by members of the team </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW238367604 BCX9" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW238367604 BCX9">testify to the stature of the Matrix employment team.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW238367604 BCX9" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <hr /> <h2>Blogs, Articles and Downloads</h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/coronavirus-some-key-rights-at-work/"><span data-contrast="none">Coronavirus – Some Key Rights at Work</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> by Darryl Hutcheon</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/an-obligation-to-furlough-by-darryl-hutcheon/"><span data-contrast="none">An Obligation to Furlough?</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> by Darryl Hutcheon</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/the-mechanics-of-placing-employees-on-furlough-and-implications-for-companies-in-administration-by-mathew-purchase/"><span data-contrast="none">The Mechanics of Placing Someone on Furlough</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> by Mathew Purchase</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/coronavirus-and-the-frustration-of-employment-contracts-by-mark-greaves/"><span data-contrast="none">Coronavirus and the Frustration of Employment Contracts </span></a><span data-contrast="none">by Mark Greave</span><span data-contrast="none">s</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Discrimination-2020-Ppt-vF.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">Talk for Discrimination Law Conference 2020, January 2020</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> – Claire Darwin</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Talk-for-Employment-Law-Association-of-Ireland-on-Gender-Pay-Gap-Reporting-in-UK-vFF.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">Talk for Employment Law Association of Ireland on Gender Pay Gap Reporting in UK</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> – Claire Darwin</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Talk-for-Employment-Lawyers%E2%80%99-Association-on-Whistleblowing-and-Discrimination-Claims-involving-Directors-Partners-and-LLPs-June-2019.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">Talk for Employment Lawyers’ Association on Whistleblowing and Discrimination Claims involving Directors, Partners and LLPs, June 2019</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> – Claire Darwin</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ELA-contract-law-paper_APS.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">ELA Seminar Paper on Common but controversial contract clauses</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> – Andrew Smith</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ELA_corporate-law-paper_Andrew-Smith_2017_pdf.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">ELA Seminar Paper on Corporate Law for Employment Lawyers</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> – Andrew Smith</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Equal Pay: The material factor defence (Practical Law) – Laura Prince</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Equal Pay: Comparators (Practical Law) – Laura Prince</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Disability Discrimination (Practical Law) – Mathew Purchase</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Territorial Scope of Statutory Employment Rights (Practical Law) – Claire Darwin</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">TUPE and cross-border transfers (Practical Law) – Claire Darwin</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><i><span data-contrast="none">These articles and downloads are made available for general information purposes only. The contents of them do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such advice. The author and Matrix Chambers do not accept responsibility for the continuing accuracy of its contents.  </span></i><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12"> </div> <hr> <div class="col-12 d-print-none"> <div class="members related"><h2>MEET OUR MEMBERS:</h2><div class="members-list"><div id="member-1328" data-searchstring="markafeeva" data-fullname="Mark Afeeva" data-yearofcall="1997" class="practice-areas member member-grid-item junior10 199 207 204 222 13032 "><div class="member-image"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/mark-afeeva/ "><img src="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Afeeva_Mweb_302x280.png " loading="lazy" alt="Mark Afeeva"></a></div><div class="member-description"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/mark-afeeva/ " class="name">Mark Afeeva</a><div class="memberatts-set"><span class="memberatts-title">Called:</span> 1997</div></div></div><div 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href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/edward-kemp/ "><img src="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kemp-2_thumbnail.png " loading="lazy" alt="Edward Kemp"></a></div><div class="member-description"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/edward-kemp/ " class="name">Edward Kemp</a><div class="memberatts-set"><span class="memberatts-title">Called:</span> 2005</div></div></div><div id="member-1387" data-searchstring="thomaskibling" data-fullname="Thomas Kibling" data-yearofcall="1990" class="practice-areas member member-grid-item junior10 199 204 207 209 213 5054 221 222 15674 13071 "><div class="member-image"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/thomas-kibling/ "><img src="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thomas-Kibling.png " loading="lazy" alt="Thomas Kibling"></a></div><div class="member-description"><a href="https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/thomas-kibling/ " class="name">Thomas Kibling</a><div class="memberatts-set"><span 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