Case report round-up: Onshore "field breaks" satisfy offshore workers' statutory annual leave entitlement

XpertHR's latest case reports cover:

• Onshore "field breaks" satisfy offshore workers' statutory annual leave entitlement In Russell and others v Transocean International Resources Ltd and others [2012] IRLR 149 SC, the Supreme Court held that offshore workers' regular onshore field breaks constitute annual leave for the purposes of the Working Time Regulations 1998. (Employment Review) 
• Breach of contract: Supreme Court limits damages recoverable for breach of contractual disciplinary procedure In Edwards v Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Botham v Ministry of Defence [2012] IRLR 129 SC, the Supreme Court held that the principle in Johnson v Unisys Ltd that the implied term of trust and confidence does not allow recovery of damages for loss arising from the manner of dismissal applies equally to alleged breaches of express contractual terms. (Employment Review)

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