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Modern Slavery - Claims Will Not Be Struck Out Because of Diplomatic Immunity

Friday, 15 July 2022

In the case of Basfar v Wong, the Supreme Court has held that Tribunal claims brought by a domestic worker based in the UK household of a Saudi Arabian diplomat can proceed to a hearing.

Modern Slavery - Claims Will Not Be Struck Out Because of Diplomatic Immunity

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Workplace Mediation - Helpful Information for Employers

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

The ACAS report Estimating the costs of workplace conflict was published in May 2021, and headline statistics were a wake-up call to look at how conflict at work can be better managed.

Workplace Mediation - Helpful Information for Employers

Articles & Blogs Employment

Requirement to Use Service Users' Preferred Pronouns Did Not Constitute Belief Discrimination

Friday, 08 July 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that whilst the Equality Act protects some minority beliefs, a Christian doctor was not discriminated against by the requirement on him to use the preferred pronouns of transgender service users.

Requirement to Use Service Users' Preferred Pronouns Did Not Constitute Belief Discrimination

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Draft Legislation Published to Amend Rules on Industrial Action

Friday, 08 July 2022

The Government recently announced it would legislate in an attempt to reduce the disruption caused by industrial action. Two pieces of draft legislation have now been published.

Draft Legislation Published to Amend Rules on Industrial Action

Articles & Blogs Employment

Pay Increase Awarded Before Collective Bargaining Was Exhausted Amounted to Unlawful Inducement

Friday, 08 July 2022

Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA), employers are prohibited from inducing staff to bypass collective bargaining in certain circumstances.

Pay Increase Awarded Before Collective Bargaining Was Exhausted Amounted to Unlawful Inducement

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A Timely Reminder to Review Outsourcing Arrangements for Admission and Exclusion Hearings

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

A recently upheld Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman complaint by a parent has reinforced the need for schools to review the quality of services offered by external organisations and local authorities in arranging Admission Appeal Hearings.

A Timely Reminder to Review Outsourcing Arrangements for Admission and Exclusion Hearings

Articles & Blogs Healthcare Real Estate

Could the Judgement on a Recent Property Dispute Case Affect My Partnership Tenancy?

Monday, 04 July 2022

A 2022 High Court decision has highlighted the importance of ensuring that partnership tenancies are properly managed, to avoid unexpected problems arising down the line.

Could the Judgment on a Recent Property Dispute Case Affect My Partnership Tenancy?

Articles & Blogs Corporate

Selling or Buying a Business? Beware of Earn-Out Provisions!

Monday, 04 July 2022

Have you ever signed an agreement without fully understanding the terms? A recent High Court case highlights the consequences this could have on all parties involved.

Selling or Buying a Business? Beware of Earn-Out Provisions!

Articles & Blogs Employment

Worker Status and Substitution Clauses

Friday, 01 July 2022

In a decision that is likely to have far-reaching consequences within the dental profession, a dentist has been found to be a worker, despite the existence of a substitution clause in her contract.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Menopause and the Workplace - Government Provides an Update on Its Plans

Friday, 01 July 2022

The Government has confirmed that whilst it does not plan to introduce menopause as a protected characteristic within the Equality Act, it will revisit employer guidance.

Menopause and the Workplace - Government Provides an Update on Its Plans

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Equality Act - Employee Who Broke the Law in the Name of Ethical Veganism Was Not Protected

Friday, 01 July 2022

An ethical vegan who believed she was under an obligation to expose and reduce animal suffering by breaking the law, did not qualify for protection under the Equality Act.

Equality Act - Employee Who Broke the Law in the Name of Ethical Veganism Was Not Protected

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Employee with Long COVID Symptoms Was Disabled Under the Equality Act

Friday, 01 July 2022

An Employment Tribunal has found an employee suffering from symptoms of long COVID was disabled under the Equality Act 2010.

Employee with Long COVID Symptoms Was Disabled Under the Equality Act

Articles & Blogs Property Litigation

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 - Unauthorised Encampments

Thursday, 30 June 2022

With effect from 28 June 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (PCSC) introduces a new offence of residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle.

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 - Unauthorised Encampments

Articles & Blogs Employment Recruitment

Umbrella Companies in Recruitment - A Legal Perspective

Thursday, 30 June 2022

The use of umbrella companies in the recruitment sector has been rising significantly. In light of this, we will take a closer look at what an umbrella company is and does, as well as the legal implications of this.

Umbrella Companies in Recruitment - A Legal Perspective

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Internationalisation, National Security and Risk – A New Era?

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

The invasion of Ukraine is a stark reminder that national security cannot be taken for granted, even in Europe.

Internationalisation, National Security and Risk – A New Era?

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