Employment Law Brief

Redundancy and Alternatives to Dismissal

Friday, 26 May 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that it was unfair to dismiss a live-in carer during the pandemic, without considering furlough as an alternative to redundancy.

Redundancy and Alternatives to Dismissal

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EHRC Defends Advice to Government on Legal Definition of 'Sex'

Friday, 26 May 2023

The EHRC recently recommended that the Equality Act 2010 definition of 'sex' be amended to refer to biological sex only. It has now responded to criticism from Stonewall about the impact of the proposal.

EHRC Defends Advice to Government on Legal Definition of 'Sex'

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New Statistics Show Record Levels of Long-Term Sickness in the UK

Friday, 26 May 2023

New data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows a new record number of people not working due to long-term sickness.

New Statistics Show Record Levels of Long-Term Sickness in the UK

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Consultation Launched on Reform of Working Time Regulations and TUPE

Friday, 19 May 2023

The Government proposes to reform key EU-derived regulations in order to reduce burden on employers.

Consultation Launched on Reform of Working Time Regulations and TUPE

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Government Abandons Plans to Automatically Scrap Thousands of Pieces of EU Law

Friday, 19 May 2023

The Government has confirmed it will amend the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill in order to provide more certainty for businesses.

Government Abandons Plans to Automatically Scrap Thousands of Pieces of EU Law

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The Definition of Disability

Friday, 19 May 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the approach Tribunals must take in assessing whether a condition amounts to a disability under equality law.

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Government Proposes to Limit Non-Compete Clauses

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Government has released a new policy paper on smarter regulation to grow the economy. The paper includes a proposal to reform non-compete clauses in order to boost competition and innovation.

Government Proposes to Limit Non-Complete Clauses

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Chronically Ill Employee Fails in COVID-Related Claims

Friday, 12 May 2023

A chronically ill employee who refused to return to work due to COVID-19, has failed in his claims of health and safety detriment and dismissal.

Chronically Ill Employee Fails in COVID-Related Claims

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ACAS Responds to Consultation on Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement

Friday, 12 May 2023

Consultation on the Government's draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement closed on 18 April 2023. ACAS has now published its response.

ACAS Responds to Consultation on Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement

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Effectively Challenging Workplace Bullying

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Bullying in the workplace can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of employees, as well as on their job performance and overall productivity.

Effectively Challenging Workplace Bullying

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Employer Entitled to Depart From Treasury Direction Method of Calculating Furlough Pay

Thursday, 04 May 2023

In this case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Treasury Directions did not have contractual or statutory effect.

Employer Entitled to Depart From Treasury Direction Method of Calculating Furlough Pay

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Supreme Court Judgment Clarifies Scope of Vicarious Liability in Relationships Akin to Employment

Thursday, 04 May 2023

The Supreme Court has found that a religious organisation was not vicariously liable for a sexual attack committed by one of its elders on a member of the congregation.

Supreme Court Judgment Clarifies Scope of Vicarious Liability in Relationships Akin to Employment

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New ACAS Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health

Friday, 28 April 2023

ACAS has issued new guidance for employers and employees, on making reasonable adjustments to support mental health in the workplace.

New ACAS Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health

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12-Month Non-Compete Clause Upheld by Court of Appeal

Friday, 28 April 2023

In the case of Boydell v NSP Ltd and others, the Court of Appeal has upheld a 12-month post-termination restriction, which prevents a former employee from working for a competitor company within his specialised field.

12-Month Non-Compete Clause Upheld by Court of Appeal

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Guidance Published on Voluntary Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting

Friday, 28 April 2023

The Government published its Inclusive Britain report a year ago. It has now reported on its progress in tackling the actions set out in the report.

Guidance Published on Voluntary Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting

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