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Do Employers Need to Include Overtime in Holiday Pay Calculations?

Friday, 02 July 2021

The Supreme Court appeal hearing for the case of East of England Ambulance Trust v Flowers regarding voluntary overtime and holiday pay entitlement is no longer going ahead and it appears that the case may have been settled.

Do Employers Need To Include Overtime In Holiday Pay Calculations?

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Deliveroo Riders Do Not Have the Right to Unionise

Friday, 02 July 2021

The Court of Appeal has recently held that Deliveroo riders do not have the right to freedom of association under Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Deliveroo Riders Do Not Have the Right to Unionise

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal Failed to Take Judicial Notice of 'Childcare Disparity' in Indirect Discrimination Case

Friday, 02 July 2021

In Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that an employment tribunal erred in failing to take judicial notice of what it referred to as the 'childcare disparity'.

Tribunal Failed to Take Judicial Notice of 'Childcare Disparity' in Indirect Discrimination Case

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Get to Know Our Trainee Solicitor - Sophie Birkbeck

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Sophie is a trainee solicitor, currently in our Property Litigation team. She shares her own experience of being a trainee at VWV, particularly during the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Get to Know Our Trainee Solicitor - Sophie Birkbeck

How to Resolve Parental Disagreements over Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination

Monday, 28 June 2021

You may disagree with the other parent when deciding on vaccinating your child against coronavirus (COVID-19), which can create stress and tension. We explore the options available to help you resolve the situation without going to court.

How to Resolve Parental Disagreements over Coronavirus Vaccination

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John Lewis Partnership to Introduce Equalised Parental Pay Policy

Friday, 25 June 2021

The John Lewis Partnership, which owns and operates the brands John Lewis and Waitrose, plans to equalise paid leave for all parents.

John Lewis Partnership to Introduce Equalised Parental Pay Policy

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Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme From 1 July 2021

Friday, 25 June 2021

From 1 July 2021, Government contributions to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be reduced and employers will have to increasingly contribute towards employees' furloughed wages.

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme From 1 July 2021

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Latest Quarterly Statistics Released for Employment Tribunal Claims

Friday, 25 June 2021

The most recent quarterly statistics for January to March 2021 have been published by the Ministry of Justice.

Latest Quarterly Statistics Released for Employment Tribunal Claims

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New Law Will Require Care Home Workers to Be Fully Vaccinated

Friday, 25 June 2021

The Government has announced that it will be mandatory for anyone working in a Care Quality Commission registered care home, and for residents requiring nursing or personal care in England to have two COVID-19 vaccine doses, unless medically exempt.

New Law Will Require Care Home Workers to Be Fully Vaccinated

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Further Changes on Conducting Right to Work Checks - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Friday, 25 June 2021

Further guidance on conducting Right to Work checks has been published which employers will need to familiarise themselves with if they are to remain compliant.

Further Changes on Conducting Right to Work Checks - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts

New Rules for Suppliers and Distributors Proposed - What's Included?

Thursday, 24 June 2021

When parties enter into commercial agreements, there are sometimes restrictions that may be considered anti-competitive - anything from exclusive supplies or purchases, to territorial or customer restrictions, information sharing or price discussions.

New Rules for Suppliers and Distributors Proposed - What's Included?

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Strike Out Ruling Shows Dangers of Hiding Away Unusual Exclusion Clause

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Parties to commercial contracts often look to exclude liability or responsibility. Those clauses can take many forms. The Unfair Contract Terms Act requires exclusion clauses to be reasonable in order to be enforceable.

Strike Out Ruling Shows Dangers of Hiding Away Unusual Exclusion Clause

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Is the Belief That Sex Is Immutable a Philosophical Belief Under the Equality Act?

Friday, 18 June 2021

In the widely reported case of Forstater v CGD Europe, it was held that an individual's belief that sex is immutable and should not be conflated with gender identity was protected under the Equality Act 2010.

Is the Belief That Sex Is Immutable a Philosophical Belief Under the Equality Act?

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Employment Tribunal Considers Further Automatic Unfair Dismissal Cases During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Friday, 18 June 2021

The Employment Tribunal has considered claims of automatic unfair dismissal under section 100(1)(e) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996) in two recent cases with contrasting rulings.

Employment Tribunal Considers Further Automatic Unfair Dismissal Cases During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Can an Employee Socialise When Signed Off Through Ill-Health?

Friday, 18 June 2021

In a recent widely reported case, an employment tribunal found that an employee, who admitted to being at a social club on two different occasions whilst signed off due to ill-health, was unfairly dismissed.

Can an Employee Socialise When Signed Off Through Ill-Health?

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