Cross-border Employment Claims After Brexit: What Prahl v Lapinski Means in Practice…
In this episode of The BDBF Podcast: News and Insights for the Employment Law Community, host Tom McLaughlin is joined by colleagues: Partner Claire Dawson and Managing Associate Theo Nicou to unpack the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Prahl v Lapinski and its implications for international employment claims.
The three explore the jurisdictional challenges that arise when overseas respondents are involved in UK employment tribunal proceedings, with a particular focus on how the post-Brexit legal landscape has reshaped established principles. Tom, Claire and Theo examine recent developments around the service of claim forms on international parties and the tribunals’ increasingly expansive interpretation of “employee” and “employer” in cross-border cases.
The episode also explores:
- Jurisdictional hurdles in claims involving overseas respondents
- Service of tribunal claims under the post-Brexit regime
- How Brexit has affected enforceability and procedural strategy
- The widening interpretation of employment relationships
- Practical steps to manage risk in international disputes
- The ongoing Court of Appeal case and its impact on cross-border employment law.
Packed with practical guidance and strategic insight, this episode is essential listening for employment law professionals advising on or litigating international employment claims in an increasingly complex jurisdictional environment.
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