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The Employment Appeals Tribunal made an important judgment in Steer v Stormsure in relation to the law of discrimination; the case may see the interim relief created as a remedy in future potential discrimination claims.
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For redundancy to apply, the circumstances must fall within the meaning of section 139 Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) namely the employer has ceased, or intends to cease continuing the business, or the requirements for employees to perform work of a specific type or to conduct it at the location...
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Employers should be aware of new changes to the law which will have an impact on how you approach asking employees about their criminal records.
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The advice-line frequently gets queries on resignations and although each case turns on its own facts, the general guidance below gives some clarity on matters.
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If staff work a shift from home or are residential care workers and they are permitted to sleep whilst on their shift, the Supreme Court (SC) in the case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake and Shannon v Rampersad have held that these workers are only entitled to (NMW) for time spent...
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The UK alone spends millions of pounds in cosmetic surgery and improving ones’ physical appearance. This could range from ‘a boob’ job through to having a tattoo removed.
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The Employment Tribunal (EAT) in the recent case of K v L have alerted employers of the need to follow correct disciplinary procedures and ensuring that the employee is aware of the ultimate ...
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The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness and to increase the number of ethnic minorities in top senior positions.
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Currently the higher national minimum wage rate applies only to those aged 25 or over however the government has recently announced that the higher rate will apply to all those aged 23 or over at £8.91 per hour from 6th April 2021..
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The Employment Tribunal looked at this question in the case of Deimantas Kubilius - v- Kent Foods Limited. They decided it was fair to dismiss this particular employee who refused wear a mask because the employer undertook a fair procedure and their actions amounted to a reasonable response.
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Whilst an employee is on maternity leave, she is entitled to the benefits of her terms and conditions of employment (section 71 Employment Rights Act 1996) other than remuneration (section 71(5) Employment Rights Act 1996).
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A number of high profile cases have highlighted the escalating price to settle out of court because of bullying in the workplace.
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Pregnant employees have certain protected rights namely paid time off for antenatal care, maternity leave, maternity pay or maternity allowance and protection against unfair treatment, discrimination, or dismissal.
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The Governments of the United Kingdom since the start of the Covid Crisis have issued complex and often demanding restriction on the population of the UK.
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The COVID pandemic continues and during the lockdown a substantial number of employees continue to work from home. Whilst this may have business advantages, the emotional needs of employees can be overlooked.
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In 2013 Mr Sullivan suffered from paranoid delusions. He claimed that he was stalked by a Russian gang which affected his time keeping and attendance at work.
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The March 2021 budget is aimed at protecting jobs and the livelihoods of the British people. The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, outlined many initiatives to kick start the economy, to offer support to the unemployed, self-employed, companies and industries who continue to be impacted by the coronavirus...
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The Act received its royal assent on 11th November 2020. Its primary aim is to end the free movement of EU nationals in the UK at the end of the transition period. The Act also recognises the immigration status of Irish citizens in the UK.
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The case of Allay (UK) Limited v S Gehlen empathises the vital importance of updated equal opportunities training in the event the employer elects to rely on the defence of all reasonable steps under s 109 (4) of the Equality Act 2010.
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Holidays are a joy to anticipate and many employees plan on taking timeout of the stressful work environment to rest and enjoy time abroad in the sun or rest at home.
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