Employment Law Brief

Employer not liable for disability discrimination without knowledge of disability

Friday, 07 June 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a decision that a bank had no actual or constructive knowledge of a former employee's neurodiversity, which was diagnosed several years after his employment ended.

Employer not liable for disability discrimination without knowledge of disability

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Group claimants not entitled to re-open issue following preliminary hearing

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a group of claimants was not entitled to re-introduce an issue determined at a past preliminary hearing in which they did not participate.

Group claimants not entitled to re-open issue following preliminary hearing

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Tribunal applied wrong test to determine agency liability in disability discrimination claim

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal applied an incorrect analysis in order to determine whether an employer was responsible for the acts of an independent contractor. The claim has been remitted to a new Tribunal.

Tribunal applied wrong test to determine agency liability in disability discrimination claim

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Women and Equalities Committee report highlights employment inequalities

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

A new Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) report has found the disability employment gap remains wide, and the disability pay gap continues to widen.

Women and Equalities Committee report highlights employment inequalities

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Volunteer was a worker when undertaking remunerated activities

Friday, 24 May 2024

In a significant decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a volunteer was a worker when carrying out activities that attracted a right of remuneration.

Volunteer was a worker when undertaking remunerated activities

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EHRC business plan highlights continued focus on sexual harassment

Friday, 24 May 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its 2024/2025 business plan. This offers an interesting insight into key areas of strategic focus in the immediate future.

EHRC business plan highlights continued focus on sexual harassment

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Government opens consultation on TUPE reforms shortly before announcing general election

Friday, 24 May 2024

Shortly prior to announcing the general election, the government opened consultation on proposals to reform TUPE and abolish European Works Councils.

Government opens consultation on TUPE reforms shortly before announcing general election

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Individual liability in discrimination cases

Friday, 17 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has offered guidance on when an individual respondent could be found liable for discriminating against a claimant.

Individual liability in discrimination cases

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Government introduces new 'WorkWell' pilot scheme

Friday, 17 May 2024

Following the Prime Minister's announcement about plans to help people with health conditions return to work, the Government has now confirmed a new pilot scheme will launch in October.

Government introduces new 'WorkWell' pilot scheme

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'Fire and re-hire': tribunals may uplift protective award by up to 25% under new statutory Code

Friday, 17 May 2024

Tribunals are to be given the power to uplift the protective award by up to 25% where employers have unreasonably failed to follow the new statutory Code on dismissal and re-engagement.

'Fire and re-hire': tribunals may uplift protective award by up to 25% under new statutory Code

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Claim missed off list of issues should have been considered by Tribunal

Thursday, 09 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that Tribunals must consider all claims raised by a claimant and should not rely solely on an agreed list of issues.

Claim missed off list of issues should have been considered by Tribunal

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Changes to employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment - technical guidance expected in September 2024

Thursday, 09 May 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that it intends to update its technical guidance to reflect the changes that will be introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

Changes to employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment - technical guidance expected in September 2024

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Discrimination arising from disability - even a minor aspect of treatment can be grounds for a claim

Thursday, 09 May 2024

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that even a minor component of the reason for treatment can lead to a claim for discrimination arising from disability.

Discrimination arising from disability - even a minor aspect of treatment can be grounds for a claim

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Government launches call for evidence on reform of fit notes

Friday, 03 May 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care have issued a call for evidence to explore recently announced proposals to reform the fit note process.

Government launches call for evidence on reform of fit notes

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Manipulation of decision-maker irrelevant to whistleblowing detriment claim

Friday, 03 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that in whistleblowing detriment cases, the Tribunal should not look behind the motive of the decision-maker in order to consider whether a third party was manipulating the situation.

Manipulation of decision-maker irrelevant to whistleblowing detriment claim

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