CIMA BA4 Syllabus C. CONTRACT AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - Common Law Duties of the Employer - Notes ^{3 / 5}

So don't call your employee "an intolerable bitch on a Monday Morning" :) (yep that's in a case! - IoW tourist Board v Coombes

Other duties this mutual trust implies for the employer are:

1. You must investigate Sexual Harassment Claims

   Bracebridge Engineering v Darby

2. Pay reasonable remuneration

3. Idemnify the employee (for expenses)

4. Take care of Health and Safety

5. Provide work (or if no work - keep paying as if there was)

6. Behave reasonably and responsibly towards employees

7. Give reasonable notice of termination of employment

NB. There's no duty to PROVIDE a reference

However if you do - reasonable care is needed for its accuracy and fairness

Remedies for breaking these common law duties?

1. Treat the contract as discharged and

2. Claim for constructive dismissal