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Following the Prime Minister's announcement about plans to help people with health conditions return to work, the Government has now confirmed a new pilot scheme will launch in October.
Tribunals are to be given the power to uplift the protective award by up to 25% where employers have unreasonably failed to follow the new statutory Code on dismissal and re-engagement.
For UK Life Sciences, the MHRA shoulders the responsibility for balancing between making the UK a hub for AI innovation, and keeping products within acceptable limits. A likely rise in AI-related medical products also adds to the challenge.
Using BenevolentAI's AI-driven drug discovery platform, the two companies have jointly identified a novel target for heart failure, which has been added to AstraZeneca’s discovery portfolio.
Several years in the making, The National Health Service (General Medical Services - Premises Costs) Directions 2024 (The 2024 Directions) were published on 9 May 2024.
From 6 April 2024 new waste separation regulations have come into force affecting occupiers of business premises, including GP practices and pharmacies, operating in Wales.
Restructuring in a primary care setting can be an emotionally challenging experience for both employees and employers, particularly when redundancies are being considered. Here we set out guidance on taking a compassionate approach to a restructure.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that Tribunals must consider all claims raised by a claimant and should not rely solely on an agreed list of issues.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that it intends to update its technical guidance to reflect the changes that will be introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.
In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that even a minor component of the reason for treatment can lead to a claim for discrimination arising from disability.
The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care have issued a call for evidence to explore recently announced proposals to reform the fit note process.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that in whistleblowing detriment cases, the Tribunal should not look behind the motive of the decision-maker in order to consider whether a third party was manipulating the situation.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered how to recover a 'series of deductions' for holiday pay purposes, in light of last year's Supreme Court judgment in the case of Agnew.
A number of new and enhanced employment law rights took effect on 6 April 2024. The changes include the new right to unpaid carer's leave, enhanced redundancy protection for family leave returners, and changes to the flexible working regime.
If done well, the outsourcing of catering provision allows schools to benefit from expertly-run catering facilities, delivering the highest standards of produce and service.