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Annual National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Increases Announced

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

The annual increases to the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage have been announced. The changes came into force on 1 April 2023.

Annual National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Increases Announced

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New Vento Bands Announced from 6 April 2023

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

'Vento bands' are used to assess compensation for injury to feelings and psychiatric injury in discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

New Vento Bands Announced from 6 April 2023

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EAT Issues Guidance on Unless Orders

Friday, 31 March 2023

Against the backdrop of a rising number of appeals against unless orders, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has issued useful guidance for Tribunals.

EAT Issues Guidance on Unless Orders

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EAT Issues Guidance on the Remote Observation of Hearings by Non-Parties

Friday, 31 March 2023

It can be a concern for employers that Employment Tribunal hearings are generally conducted in public, meaning they can attract the attention of the press and other third parties.

EAT Issues Guidance on the Remote Observation of Hearings by Non-Parties

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IKEA Enters into Legal Agreement to Improve Sexual Harassment Practices

Friday, 31 March 2023

IKEA UK has entered into a 'section 23 agreement' with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The agreement follows a complaint from a former employee about the company's approach to sexual harassment.

IKEA Enters into Legal agreement to Improve Sexual Harassment Practices

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Maximum Tribunal Awards Set to Increase

Friday, 24 March 2023

The annual increase in the limits applying to certain Employment Tribunal awards has been confirmed.

Maximum Tribunal Awards Set to Increase

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Employer Did Not Discriminate by Disciplining Disabled Employee

Friday, 24 March 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld an Employment Tribunal decision that an employee's disruptive conduct at work was not attributable to his disabilities.

Employer Did Not Discriminate by Disciplining Disabled Employee

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Unless Orders - Tribunal Entitled to Strike Out All Claims Following Non-Compliance

Friday, 24 March 2023

An Employment Tribunal was acting within its case management discretion when it made an 'unless order' following which all of the claimant's claims were struck out for non-compliance.

Unless Orders - Tribunal Entitled to Strike Out All Claims Following Non-Compliance

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Disciplinary Action Was Not Discriminatory Following Chaplain's Controversial Sermon

Friday, 24 March 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that a college was entitled to object to the way its former Chaplain manifested his beliefs, following a sermon he delivered in the college chapel.

Disciplinary Action Was Not Discriminatory Following Chaplain's Controversial Sermon

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Court of Appeal Blocks Claimant From Making the Same Argument Twice

Friday, 17 March 2023

A former employee who raised data protection arguments as part of a settled defamation claim has been told he cannot now include the same issues in a new data protection claim

Court of Appeal Blocks Claimant From Making the Same Argument Twice

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Concerns Raised About Compatibility of Minimum Service Levels Bill with Human Rights

Friday, 17 March 2023

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has issued a report raising concerns about the compatibility of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill (bill) with the UK's human rights obligations.

Concerns Raised About Compatibility of Minimum Service Levels Bill with Human Rights

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The Immigration Rules Have Changed - Here's How!

Friday, 17 March 2023

Various changes to the UK's Immigration Rules have come into force from 12 April 2023, including changes to the Skilled Worker route minimum salary requirements and how sponsors calculate salaries.

The Immigration Rules Have Changed - Here's How!

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Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The Government has backed a Private Members' Bill which, if passed, will introduce a new framework for workers and agency workers to request a predictable working pattern.

Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern

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The Value of a Collaborative Approach to Litigation

Thursday, 09 March 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the practical value of co-operation between parties in litigation.

The Value of a Collaborative Approach to Litigation

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New Statutory Guidance Published on Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Thursday, 09 March 2023

With the annual gender pay gap reporting snapshot date approaching for both private and public sector employers, the Government Equalities Office has published new statutory guidance for employers.

New Statutory Guidance Published on Gender Pay Gap Reporting