Introduction In UK employment law, the distinction between an 'employee' working under a contract of service and an 'independent contractor' or 'self-employed' person working under a contract for services is fundamental. This status determines an individual’s access to a wide range of statutory protections, such as the right to claim ...
Read MOREAlgorithmic Indirect Discrimination and the Employment Equity Act :The Regulatory Gap in Automated Hiring in South Africa
Introduction The increasing use of automated systems and artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is transforming how employers find and hire ...
Read MOREThe modern workplace is fraught with ethical challenges that test the moral character of both employers and employees. Analyse the role of a “cultivated moral character” in navigating contemporary ethical issues in the workplace. Using the concepts of virtue ethics (specifically the virtues of Courage, Honesty, and Integrity) and the legal/ethical frameworks for industrial actions, assess the morality of a “wildcat strike” initiated by employees due to the introduction of an AI system they believe will lead to mass redundancy.
Introduction The introduction of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), into the modern workplace presents significant ethical challenges. These ...
Read MOREAn Analysis of Termination for Poor Performance under Tanzanian Labour Law
Introduction The scenario presented involves an employee dismissed for poor performance following customer complaints. The employer’s process consisted of a ...
Read MOREThe Employer-Employee Relationship and its Importance for Vicarious Liability
Introduction The distinction between an individual who is an ’employee’ and one who is ‘self-employed’ is a fundamental concept in ...
Read MOREShould algorithmic management of gig economy workers trigger stronger employment law protections?
Introduction The rise of the gig economy, facilitated by digital platforms such as Uber, Deliveroo, and Amazon Flex, has fundamentally ...
Read MOREWill the Employment Rights Act 2025 genuinely rebalance power over zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire?
The structure of the UK’s labour market has seen a marked increase in flexible and often precarious working arrangements. Among ...
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