press clippings
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2006
will pressley's case merit extra time?
CCW's Donna Reynolds and david Wylie write for the Scotsman
Steven Pressley’s treatment by Hearts has been described as unjust but from a legal perspective, is that evaluation accurate?
Employers have a duty not to conduct themselves in a manner calculated or likely to destroy or seriously damage the relationship of trust and confidence between them and their employee. Any breach of this implied term is a material breach of contract which, if committed, leaves the employee with two choices: continue in employment or resign. If an employee continues in employment for long enough they will be considered to have affirmed the breach and may lose the right to claim constructive dismissal. If they resign promptly, they can raise a constructive dismissal claim or seek damages in court. Pressley called a press conference.