Employment Law Brief

EAT explains difference between termination by mutual consent and dismissal

Thursday, 21 September 2023

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) clarified the distinction between mutual agreement and employer-initiated dismissal.

EAT explains difference between termination by mutual consent and dismissal

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CIPD publishes guide for employers on supporting transgender and non-binary people at work

Thursday, 21 September 2023

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has released new guidance on transgender and non-binary diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

CIPD publishes guide for employers on supporting transgender and non-binary people at work

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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill amended by House of Lords

Thursday, 21 September 2023

The Government has previously confirmed its support for the Private Members' Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill, which is currently progressing through Parliament.

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill amended by House of Lords

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: impact on equal pay framework

Friday, 15 September 2023

The Government has confirmed that EU-derived equal pay protection will be replicated within our domestic legal framework after a raft of EU law is repealed at the end of 2023.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: impact on equal pay framework

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Dismissal of bank employee for use of offensive racial term during equality training session was unfair and discriminatory, Tribunal finds

Friday, 15 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that a manager who used an offensive racial term during a training session had been unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of something arising from his disability.

Dismissal of bank employee for use of offensive racial term during equality training session was unfair and discriminatory, Tribunal finds

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Navigating the challenges of AI governance: insights from the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Friday, 15 September 2023

The House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has published an interim report outlining 12 critical challenges that must be addressed to ensure public safety and confidence in AI.

Navigating the challenges of AI governance: insights from the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

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TUPE transfers - timing and geographical considerations

Friday, 08 September 2023

A recent case offers useful guidance to employers in respect of the timing of TUPE transfers in the context of a series of transactions, as well as in respect of geographical considerations where a business operates internationally.

TUPE transfers - timing and geographical considerations

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Gendered insult may amount to gender reassignment discrimination

Friday, 08 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has indicated that using a gendered swearword to insult a transgender colleague could constitute discrimination. The Tribunal also clarified what might be meant by taking "all reasonable steps" to prevent discrimination.

Gendered insult may amount to gender reassignment discrimination

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Failure to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employee was discriminatory, Tribunal finds

Friday, 08 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that an insurance company discriminated against a worker with menopausal symptoms, by failing to make reasonable adjustments for her.

Failure to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employee was discriminatory, Tribunal finds

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Minimum service levels during strikes - draft Code of Practice published

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Government has commenced consultation on a draft Code of Practice outlining the steps a trade union should take to comply with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

Minimum service levels during strikes - draft Code of Practice published

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Right to participate in share scheme transfers under TUPE

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Inner House Court of Session has confirmed that an employee's right to participate in a share incentive scheme transferred to his new employer under TUPE, even though it was not mentioned in the employment contract.

Right to participate in share scheme transfers under TUPE

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Trainee curate meets extended definition of "worker" for whistleblowing claim

Friday, 01 September 2023

A trainee curate has been allowed to proceed with a whistleblowing claim against a Diocesan Board of Finance, after an Employment Tribunal found his occupational status was analogous to that of employee or worker.

Trainee curate meets extended definition of

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The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Complaints

Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a report on the extent to which non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are being used appropriately following workplace complaints.

The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Complaints

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House of Commons Library Publishes Research Briefing on AI and Employment Law

Thursday, 24 August 2023

The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law. Amongst other things, the briefing highlights the employment law implications of using AI at work.

House of Commons Library Publishes Research Briefing on AI and Employment Law

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Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Install Work App on Personal Phone

Thursday, 24 August 2023

In a first instance decision, an Employment Tribunal has found a journalist was unfairly dismissed for refusing to install a work-related app on her personal phone.

Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Install Work App on Personal Phone

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