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Gender Critical Researcher Awarded Over £100,000 in Compensation

Friday, 14 July 2023

Maya Forstater, the claimant in a high-profile case has been awarded £105,778.47 in compensation for her direct discrimination claim relating to her expression of gender-critical beliefs.

Gender Critical Researcher Awarded Over £100,000 in Compensation

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Employment Status and Dual Employment

Friday, 14 July 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that a taxi driver could not simultaneously be an employee and worker of two different employers in respect of the same work.

Employment Status and Dual Employment

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Gender Critical Employee was Harassed for Her Views

Thursday, 06 July 2023

In a first instance decision, the Employment Tribunal has upheld a claim for harassment relating to an employee's protected gender critical belief.

Gender Critical Employee was Harassed for Her Views

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 06 July 2023

The controversial Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act (Act) has now received Royal Assent, after a turbulent passage through Parliament.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Receives Royal Assent

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Ethical Veganism and Protected Beliefs

Thursday, 06 July 2023

In this case, the Employment Tribunal found that a care home worker who refused to have the COVID-19 vaccine did not have a genuine belief in ethical veganism.

Ethical Veganism and Protected Beliefs

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Claimant Must Be Aware of Unwanted Conduct in Order to Succeed in Harassment Claim

Friday, 30 June 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that only unwanted conduct of which the Claimant is aware can be taken into account in a harassment claim.

Claimant Must Be Aware of Unwanted Conduct in Order to Succeed in Harassment Claim

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Tribunal Should Have Clarified Litigant-in-Person Claims at Start of Hearing

Friday, 30 June 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal was wrong to rely solely on a list of issues agreed between a claimant and respondent, when the claim form and witness statement indicated an intention to bring another claim.

Tribunal Should Have Clarified Litigant-in-Person Claims at Start of Hearing

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Gender Critical Beliefs Case Remitted to Employment Tribunal

Friday, 30 June 2023

The high profile case of Higgs v Farmor's School has been remitted to the Employment Tribunal after the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld Mrs. Higgs's appeal against the Tribunal's decision.

Gender Critical Beliefs Case Remitted to Employment Tribunal

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Tax Treatment of Payments Relating to Injury and Disability

Thursday, 22 June 2023

A recent ruling has provided clarity on how HMRC will assess tax on payments or benefits paid to employees on account of injury or disability.

Tax Treatment of Payments Relating to Injury and Disability

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Update on Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - House of Lords Defeats House of Commons on Recent Amendments

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Since the Government introduced the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill (the Bill) to Parliament in January 2023, a continuing tug-of-war has ensued between the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Update on Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - House of Lords Defeats House of Commons on Recent Amendments

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Government Consultation on Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Company Market

Thursday, 22 June 2023

HM Treasury is consulting on proposals to tackle non-compliance with both tax and employment rights by umbrella companies.

Government Consultation on Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Company Market

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Legal Professional Privilege

Friday, 16 June 2023

We previously reported on a case where a university was ordered to disclose a draft grievance investigation report to an employee. The case has now been heard by the Scottish Court of Session.

Legal Professional Privilege

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CIPD Publishes Guide to Supporting Employees Experiencing Fertility Issues

Friday, 16 June 2023

The CIPD has published a detailed guide for employers on offering workplace support to staff experiencing fertility issues.

CIPD Publishes Guide to Supporting Employees Experiencing Fertility Issues

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AI and Regulation

Friday, 16 June 2023

The rapid development of AI technology prompts questions about the future of regulation in this area.

AI and Regulation

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Proposed Changes to UK Student Visa Rules - Implications for University HR Teams

Friday, 09 June 2023

Following recent headlines generated by the publication of the latest immigration statistics, the Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing net migration.

Proposed Changes to UK Student Visa Rules - Implications for University HR Teams