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On 15th March 2023 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, released the Spring 2023 Budget! Our sister company Vantage has a team of experienced Tax and VAT advisors that have kindly provided a summary of this!
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The working status of a person providing services to an organization is very important for tax and employment law purposes because if the organization gets it wrong and the courts decide that the status relates to that of an employee or worker, they may be subject to various claims such as unpaid st…
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A recent study by Evac+Chair International has found that 25% of businesses are unaware of how many of their staff have mobility issues, and four in five are unsure about their statutory obligations.
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PCP stands for provision, criterion or practice. PCP is a legal term used in indirect sex discrimination cases, refers to a factor/requirement that is applied uniformly to all employees yet unintentionally disadvantages one or more of them.
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The Earl Shilton Town Council in Leicestershire lost its appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal for direct sex discrimination for failing to provide adequate toilet facilities for females.
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(BED) arises when a person consumes a lot of food over a short period of time normally in circumstances where they are distressed and feel out of control and may relate to a serious mental health illness where the person may not be aware of the (BED) or be in denial that there is an issue making the…
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What is the question: Is a four day working week without a pay cut the future? So what is happening? Currently a number of businesses are undergoing a trial of a 4-day working week with no loss of pay and it appears that the majority of these businesses may consider continuing with the arrangem…
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What is the question: Can an employee who lied on their CV about their qualifications and work experience be stripped of their earnings following conviction for theft and fraud? What is the risk/threat? Although the courts can issue a confiscation order stripping the employee of the ‘difference’…
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What is the question: Do employees have a right to time off for fertility treatment? What is the risk/threat? The Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill is awaiting its second reading in the House of Commons and seeks to give employees the legal right to have time off from work for appoin…
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The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into law on the 1 December 2022 and will directly affect employers in Wales who provide employees accommodation for their employee as part of their employment contract.
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The workplace is often a reflection of the local community it is based in, representing different nationalities, races, genders, creeds, languages, and religions. This includes people with different sexual orientations. This multi-faceted environment should be welcomed as a positive, as we can all l…
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Following the controversial decision by the Supreme Court in Harper Trust v. Brazel, the government has issued a consultation paper on proposals to rectify the impact of the case when calculating holiday pay for employees who have varied and irregular hours.
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In the case of Weiss Technik UK v. Davies, the High Court extended legal protection for employers concerned to safeguard their confidential company information. Mere possession of information may be upheld as a breach of confidentiality.
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Back in July 2022, the Women and Equalities Committee of the House of Commons published a report that highlighted how the current law did not protect working women with menopausal issues, with many experienced and talented women at the peak of their careers having to leave their employment this impa…
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New draft statutory code on dismissal and re-engagement introduced by the Government - January 2023
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Employers should plan forward to deal with staff shortages due to parent employees not being able to work due to strike action. Employers have a duty to correctly assess dependent leave requests. Employers must review their policy and take advice on forward planning for strike action.
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This article describes what businesses can do as part of their hiring process to mark the 10th anniversary of the introduction of criminal records checks!
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A recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) gives further guidance on the extent of an employer’s obligation to make reasonable adjustments in circumstances where an employee has a disability- Hilaire v Luton Borough Council
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With the continuing and difficult financial crisis caused by the cost of living and rising interest rates, businesses will be faced with a situation where they may have to pursue individuals and other businesses for unpaid invoices. Businesses wishing to enforce a breach of contract claim should be…
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The law on dismissing a pregnant employee or an employee on maternity leave can be very complex and likely to get a lot more complicated moving forward when the Bill becomes law and Employers must be mindful of ensuring they meet their obligations towards such employees to avoid discrimination claim…
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