Employment Law Brief

Tribunal erred in its interpretation of resignation given in the 'heat of the moment'

Friday, 24 November 2023

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has offered a useful review of the authorities on 'heat of the moment' resignations and dismissals.

Tribunal erred in its interpretation of resignation given in the 'heat of the moment'

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Minimum Service Levels - Government publishes response to consultation and updated Code of Practice on 'reasonable steps'

Friday, 24 November 2023

Following its recent consultation, the Government has published an updated Code of Practice on the 'reasonable steps' trade unions will be required to take to comply with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

Minimum Service Levels - Government publishes response to consultation and updated Code of Practice on 'reasonable steps'

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EU-derived discrimination laws to be preserved beyond 31 December

Friday, 24 November 2023

600 pieces of EU law are due to be repealed at the end of 2023. In order to preserve the practical effect of certain EU-derived laws, some amendments are planned to the Equality Act.

EU-derived discrimination laws to be preserved beyond 31 December

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Consultation launched on hiring agency staff to cover industrial action

Friday, 24 November 2023

Earlier this year, the High Court quashed regulations allowing employers to hire agency staff to cover the duties of striking workers. In response, the Government has now launched a new consultation on the same proposal.

Consultation launched on hiring agency staff to cover industrial action

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EAT finds partnership arrangement did not lead to contract of employment

Friday, 17 November 2023

The EAT has confirmed that an individual who provided services through a partnership could not bring a claim of unfair dismissal as he was not an employee.

EAT finds partnership arrangement did not lead to contract of employment

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Government confirms reform of TUPE consultation requirements for small businesses

Friday, 17 November 2023

The Government has published draft Regulations intended to simplify TUPE consultation requirements for small businesses.

Government confirms reform of TUPE consultation requirements for small businesses

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Navigating disability discrimination - what are normal day-to-day activities?

Friday, 17 November 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an Employment Tribunal was wrong to decide that a claimant who had been off work for 18 months was not disabled.

Navigating disability discrimination - what are normal day-to-day activities?

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Government responds to part-year worker holiday entitlement consultation

Friday, 10 November 2023

Following the consultation earlier this year, the Government has confirmed its plans in respect of the calculation of part-year workers' holiday entitlement.

Government responds to part-year worker holiday entitlement consultation

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New legislation introduces business crime reforms

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 received Royal Assent at the end of October. It will, amongst other things, introduce two key business crime reforms.

New legislation introduces business crime reforms

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Supreme Court confirms insolvency administrator was not company officer

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Supreme Court has handed down an important judgment, confirming a company administrator was not an 'officer' for the purposes of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA).

Supreme Court confirms insolvency administrator was not company officer

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Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced for certain offences

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Government has shortened the period of time before which certain criminal offences can be considered 'spent'. The change will reduce the length of time individuals must declare certain criminal convictions in some job applications.

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced for certain offences

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Employers will be subject to enhanced anti-harassment duties under new legislation

Friday, 03 November 2023

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act (the Act) will introduce a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff in the workplace.

Employers will be subject to enhanced anti-harassment duties under new legislation

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Direct discrimination - transgender worker awarded £25,000

Friday, 03 November 2023

A transwoman who was 'deadnamed' by her employer has been awarded over £25,000 after successfully claiming direct discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment.

Direct discrimination - transgender worker awarded £25,000

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The right to request predictable terms and conditions: draft Statutory Code of Practice published

Friday, 03 November 2023

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 is set to grant workers and agency workers a statutory right to request a predictable working pattern, ushering in a new era of employment flexibility and security.

The right to request predictable terms and conditions: draft Statutory Code of Practice published

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DBT publishes call for evidence on smarter regulation

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on what aspects of UK regulation work well and what could be improved.

DBT publishes call for evidence on smarter regulation

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