This case highlights how Rural Protect’s Employment Practices Liability Cover protects employers from complex employment claims, including constructive dismissal disputes arising from operational changes.
Business Type: Racehorse Trainers
Section of Cover: Employment Practices Liability
Applicable Cover: Claims by Employees Cover
Circumstance: Employee alleged constructive dismissal due to altered working hours
Legal Fees Value: £3,483
The Scenario:
Following a temporary adjustment of working hours to accommodate a partner’s accident, an employee claimed that workload pressures violated the agreement, leading to resignation and a constructive dismissal claim. The employee sought thousands of pounds in compensation.
What Happened:
Rural Protect coordinated the defence and guided the employer through tribunal preparation. Evidence of agreed changes, communications, and workload expectations were collated. rradar advised on negotiation and legal strategy.
The Outcome:
At tribunal, a much lower settlement was reached, considerably lower than the claim. The farm avoided a lengthy process and reputational risk.
Things to Consider:
- Document all temporary or flexible working arrangements.
- Ensure employees understand changes to duties and hours.
- Employment Practices Liability Cover provides legal defence and negotiation support for workplace disputes.
