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Articles & Blogs Employment

Disability Discrimination - Documents from Previous Employment Are Relevant to Remedy

Friday, 06 January 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that documents relating to a claimant's past employment can be taken into account at a forthcoming remedy hearing

Disability Discrimination - Documents from Previous Employment Are Relevant to Remedy
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal Agrees Employee Was Not Automatically Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Attend the Workplace During COVID-19

Friday, 06 January 2023

The Court of Appeal held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) was correct in deciding a claimant was not automatically unfairly dismissed when he refused to attend work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Court of Appeal Agrees Employee Was Not Automatically Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Attend the Workplace During COVID-19
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

Huge Fine Highlights Importance of Training and Cybersecurity

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined a construction company £4.4 million, following a cyber-attack in which the personal data of up to 113,000 employees was affected.

Huge Fine Highlights Importance of Training and Cybersecurity
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Articles & Blogs Information Law

Data Protection Bounty Hunters

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

This article considers a High Court claim after patient records at the foot of a hospital bed were inappropriately accessed by a third party.

Data Protection Bounty Hunters
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Recommendations to Help Organisations Improve and Maintain Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

A report prepared by CIPD reveals various findings relating to diversity and inclusion.

Recommendations to Help Organisations Improve and Maintain Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Claims Caught By Settlement Agreement Wording

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The case of Arvunescu v Quick Release looks at whether an employee had waived his rights to claim victimisation by entering into a settlement agreement.

Claims Caught By Settlement Agreement Wording
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Appeal Out of Time By One Day

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Some time limits in the tribunal system are strictly enforced. The case of Anghel v Middlesex University highlights how even short delays can have serious consequences.

Appeal Out of Time By One Day
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Articles & Blogs Employment

£1.97 Million Awarded to Support Reproductive Health Issues in the Workplace

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

As part of the Government's Women's Health Strategy for England it has awarded £1.97 million to 16 organisations to help support women who experience reproductive health issues in the workplace.

£1.97 Million Awarded to Support Reproductive Health Issues in the Workplace
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

English High Court Provides Further Support for Victims of Crypto Fraud in the UK

Friday, 16 December 2022

The High Court recently handed down summary judgment which may provide further comfort for the victims of digital asset fraud.

English High Court Provides Further Support for Victims of Crypto Fraud in the UK
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Government Announces Increases to Various Statutory Benefits from April 2023

Friday, 16 December 2022

In its policy paper 'Benefit and Pension Rates 2023 to 2024', the Government has set out increases to several statutory benefits starting from April 2023.

The Government Announces Increases to Various Statutory Benefits from April 2023
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Redundancy Consultation Still Required Even Where There Is a Pool of One

Friday, 16 December 2022

A recent case looks at whether Tribunals will award compensation in redundancy cases where dismissal was highly likely no matter whether a fair process was followed or not.

Redundancy Consultation Still Required Even Where There Is a Pool of One
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Articles & Blogs Employment Tax

Settlement Agreements - Sums Paid in Respect of Restrictions Taxable as Earnings

Friday, 16 December 2022

A recent case has highlighted the importance of considering the tax treatment of termination awards, particularly where there are enhanced confidentiality obligations or other restrictions negotiated as part of the settlement.

Settlement Agreements - Sums Paid in Respect of Restrictions Taxable as Earnings
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment and EAT Judges Should No Longer Be Referred to as 'Sir' and 'Madam' During Tribunal Hearings.

Friday, 16 December 2022

The Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals have announced a new way in which Employment Judges are to be addressed.

Employment and EAT Judges Should No Longer Be Referred to as 'Sir' and 'Madam' During Tribunal Hearings.
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Pioneering Trial on Lab Grown Red Blood Cells Has Promising First Signs

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

In a first of its kind clinical trial, red blood cells grown in a laboratory have been transfused into another human being.

Pioneering Trial on Lab Grown Red Blood Cells Has Promising First Signs
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Bill to Expedite Innovative Life Sciences Technology for Precision Breeding Progresses

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

A new law is progressing through Parliament, designed to enhance the UK's position with cutting edge life sciences technology opportunities for plant and animal breeding.

Bill to Expedite Innovative Life Sciences Technology for Precision Breeding Progresses
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