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Worker Identifying as Gender-fluid Awarded £180,000 in Milestone Discrimination Case

Friday, 16 October 2020

Further to our report on the landmark discrimination case which found that protection of non-binary and gender-fluid people falls within the scope of gender reassignment under the Equality Act...

Worker Identifying as Gender-fluid Awarded £180,000 in Milestone Discrimination Case

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H&M Fined €35 Million for GDPR Breaches

Friday, 16 October 2020

Fashion retail company, H&M, have been fined €35 million by the Hamburg Commission for Data Protection and Freedom of Information following issues with the way they stored personal data...

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Are Employers Responsible for the Consequences of Practical Jokes in the Workplace?

Friday, 16 October 2020

When a practical joke goes wrong at work, is the individual or the employer liable for the consequences?

Are Employers Responsible for the Consequences of Practical Jokes in the Workplace?

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Can an Employee Be Dismissed for Expressing Religious Beliefs in an Unreasonable Way?

Friday, 16 October 2020

An employment tribunal has found that whilst a Christian employee's beliefs that sex and gender are set at birth and cannot be changed were protected beliefs under the Equality Act 2010, her dismissal was not a consequence of her expressing those beliefs.

Can an Employee Be Dismissed For Expressing Religious Beliefs in an Unreasonable Way?

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IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Update - October 2020

Friday, 16 October 2020

The final hearing for phase 2 is scheduled to take place between 16 and 27 November

IICSA Residential Schools Investigation Update - October 2020

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What Is the Future of Genomics in the UK?

Thursday, 15 October 2020

The UK marked its place as the frontrunner in the field of genomics many years ago when it created genomics focused institutions such as the UK BioBank and Genomics England...

What Is the Future of Genomics in the UK?

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Moving from CE to UKCA Product Marking - 4 Things You Need to Do

Thursday, 15 October 2020

A wide variety of products currently sold in the UK are required to bear a 'CE' marking to show their conformity with various legal requirements.

Moving from CE to UKCA Product Marking - 4 Things You Need to Do

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Stevenage Named High Potential Opportunity Zone for Cell and Gene Therapy

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Stevenage has been classified by the Department for International Trade (DIT) as a High Potential Opportunity (HPO) zone in recognition of its leading cell and gene therapy cluster.

Stevenage Named High Potential Opportunity Zone for Cell and Gene Therapy

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What Is the Value of Community Pharmacy in England Under COVID-19?

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Whilst the Government has been singing the praises of workers in the NHS, particularly those working in hospitals, one sector of health professionals that have been working throughout the pandemic has hardly received a mention.

What Is the Value of Community Pharmacy in England Under COVID-19?

State Aid - Brexit Roadblock or New Opportunities?

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Many in the pharma and life sciences sector have expressed concern over the seemingly low prospects of a trading deal between the EU and UK after the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020...

State Aid - Brexit Roadblock or New Opportunities?

We've Agreed How To Divide Our Assets As Part of Our Divorce, Why Would I Need a Solicitor?

Friday, 09 October 2020

Working in what can often be a highly contentious area of the law, it does make a pleasant change to get a call from a client who advises that they have agreed how to divide their assets.

We've Agreed How To Divide Our Assets As Part of Our Divorce, Why Would I Need a Solicitor?

Supporting Workers Suffering Domestic Abuse - CIPD and EHRC Issue Advice

Friday, 09 October 2020

The pandemic has been associated with an increase in the number of men and women seeking help for domestic abuse. New guidance from the CIPD and EHRC explains the importance of employers supporting staff in such extremely difficult personal circumstances.

Supporting Workers Suffering Domestic Abuse - CIPD and EHRC Issue Advice

Coronavirus - What Are the Latest Employment Updates?

Friday, 09 October 2020

This week has seen a number of coronavirus (COVID-19) related developments which have an impact on employers. We summarise the main updates below.

Coronavirus - What Are the Latest Employment Updates?

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Further Guidance Regarding the Application of Intermediary Rules in the Private Sector

Friday, 09 October 2020

In April 2017, the Government introduced substantive changes to the intermediary rules (IR35) in the public sector. The Government then announced an intention to implement the same rules in the private sector with effect from April 2020.

Further Guidance Regarding the Application of Intermediary Rules in the Private Sector

We Are Delighted to Have Been Able to Help So Many Parents During Lockdown

Wednesday, 07 October 2020

The family team, led by Partner Samantha Hickman, are pleased to have been able to advise so many parents, grandparents and other family members during lockdown, particularly in respect of their child arrangements.

We Are Delighted to Have Been Able to Help So Many Parents During Lockdown

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