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Employer's holiday fund savings scheme caused breach of National Minimum Wages rules
01 Aug 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an employer breached National Minimum Wage rules by running a staff holiday fund savings scheme, using its own business current account.
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Tribunal finds dismissal for use of intentionally provocative email signature was not discriminatory
01 Aug 2024In a first instance decision, an Employment Tribunal has found that an employee who intentionally used a provocative email signature in protest against his employer's policy, was not discriminated against because of his beliefs.
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EHRC publishes 2025-2028 draft strategic plan
26 Jul 2024The plan offers practical guidance for employers on managing employment law matters, with a focus on issues such as sexual harassment and discrimination.
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When will an employer treat a part-time worker less favourably?
26 Jul 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal ("EAT") has found that a claimant's part-time status must be the "sole reason" for less favourable treatment for there to be a breach of the Part-time Workers Regulations.
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The strategic importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture
24 Jul 2024We recently reported on the upcoming new mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, which is due to come into force on 26 October 2024.
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EHRC launches consultation on updated sexual harassment technical guidance
19 Jul 2024The duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace will come into force on 26 October 2024. The EHRC has now launched a consultation in advance of updating its technical guidance on the new duty.