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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?

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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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Fire and Rehire Practice - ACAS Report Published

Friday, 18 June 2021

Following our recent update in this area, ACAS' report into 'fire and rehire' practices commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy was published on 8 June 2021.

Fire and Rehire Practice: ACAS Report Published

How the National Procurement Policy Statement Will Help Transform Public Procurement

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

The National Procurement Policy Statement this month applies to all contracting authorities who are subject to the procurement rules. Whilst broadly welcomed it raises a number of practical challenges for local authorities and the wider public sector.

How the National Procurement Policy Statement Will Help Transform Public Procurement

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Tesco Staff Win Equal Pay Claim

Friday, 11 June 2021

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that workers can rely directly on EU law in their equal pay claim against Tesco.

New Guidance on Special Severance Payments for Public Sector Employers

Friday, 11 June 2021

The Treasury has issued new guidance which relates to 'Special Severance Payments' (SSPs) made by public sector employers to their employees. The guidance sets out the criteria that should be considered and steps to take to obtain Treasury approval.

New Guidance on Special Severance Payments for Public Sector Employers

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EAT Confirms Scope of Statutory Protection For Staff Participating in Industrial Action

Friday, 11 June 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that in the Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd the scope of trade union activities under s146 of TULRCA is to be interpreted as encompassing participation in industrial action.

EAT Confirms Scope of statutory protection For Staff Participating in Industrial Action

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Updated Guidance on Right to Work Checks to Take Effect From 1 July 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021

From 1 July 2021, employers will need to follow a new process when completing right to work checks on EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens.

Updated Guidance on Right to Work Checks to Take Effect From 1 July 2021

New Powers to Disqualify Directors of Dissolved Companies on the Horizon

Friday, 11 June 2021

A new Bill aims to introduce important changes to the director disqualification regime in England and Wales and will extend investigative powers to include former directors of dissolved companies. What changes could be on the horizon?

New Powers to Disqualify Directors of Dissolved Companies on the Horizon

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