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Employer Not Required to Indemnify Employee Against Career-Long Loss of Earnings

Friday, 03 March 2023

The Court of Appeal has confirmed an employee will not be automatically entitled to an indemnity against all losses they might suffer, as a consequence of carrying out their employer's instructions.

Employer Not Required to Indemnify Employee Against Career-Long Loss of Earnings

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'Without Prejudice' Letter Was Termination Letter for Purposes of Employment Tribunal Claim

Friday, 03 March 2023

A recent Employment Tribunal Appeal (EAT) decision highlights the potential confusion that can be caused when an employer fails to separate 'open' and 'without prejudice' correspondence.

'Without Prejudice' Letter Was Termination Letter for Purposes of Employment Tribunal Claim

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Most Employers Consider Compressed Working Week Pilot a Success

Friday, 03 March 2023

A six-month pilot study on the benefits of a four-day working week has recently concluded. 92% of participating employers have said they will continue with the new working pattern.

Most Employers Consider Compressed Working Week Pilot a Success

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Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Should Be a Priority in Your Workplace This Year

Monday, 27 February 2023

Prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in your workplace can lead to a more productive and innovative workforce.

Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Should Be a Priority in Your Workplace This Year

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Tribunal Should Not Have Dismissed Race Discrimination Claim Relating to "inoffensive" Comment

Friday, 24 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has found that a tribunal was wrong to dismiss a claim for discriminatory constructive dismissal, having failed to reach a finding on each of the claimant's arguments.

Tribunal Should Not Have Dismissed Race Discrimination Claim Relating to

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ECJ Rules on Data Protection Officer Dismissed for Conflict of Interest

Friday, 24 February 2023

The European Court of Justice has given its preliminary ruling in a case concerning the dismissal of a Data Protection Officer whose data protection duties conflicted with his other position as chair of his employer's works council.

ECJ Rules on Data Protection Officer Dismissed for Conflict of Interest

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Age Discrimination, Pension Scheme Membership and Redundancy

Friday, 24 February 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision acts as a reminder for employers to consider pension scheme implications at the earliest possible stage when planning redundancies.

Age Discrimination, Pension Scheme Membership and Redundancy

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Term-Time Only Worker's Contractual Terms Entitled Her to National Minimum Wage for Unworked Hours in School Holiday Periods

Friday, 17 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided a useful demonstration of the practical impact of engaging a low-paid term-time only (TTO) worker on a year-round contract.

Term-Time Only Worker's Contractual Terms Entitled Her to National Minimum Wage for Unworked Hours in School Holiday Periods

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Written Terms Are Relevant to Employment Status Disputes

Friday, 17 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has offered guidance on how to interpret the Supreme Court judgment in a recent case, in the context of an employment status dispute.

Written Terms Are Relevant to Employment Status Disputes

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An Update on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

Friday, 17 February 2023

The controversial Bill continues its progress towards Royal Assent, despite continued criticism and uncertainty over its impact.

An Update on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

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Flexible Work Requests and Sex Discrimination

Friday, 17 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the outcome of a flexible work appeal caused an employee disadvantage or detriment for the purposes of her indirect sex discrimination claim.

Flexible Work Requests and Sex Discrimination

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Open Justice in the Employment Tribunal

Friday, 10 February 2023

A recent Court of Appeal judgment has provided a useful insight into the scope of the principle that justice should be administered in public and be fully reportable.

Open Justice in the Employment Tribunal

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Misuse of Private Information in Employment Tribunal Proceedings

Friday, 10 February 2023

An employee is pursuing High Court proceedings against her former employer, after it accessed thousands of her private WhatsApp messages to use in its defence of Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Misuse of Private Information in Employment Tribunal Proceedings

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Provision of Inadequate Toilet Facilities was Direct Sex Discrimination

Friday, 10 February 2023

An employer has been found to have directly discriminated against an employee by providing inadequate toilet facilities in comparison to those provided to male staff.

Provision of Inadequate Toilet Facilities was Direct Sex Discrimination

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Home Office to Introduce Further Measures to Address Illegal Working

Friday, 03 February 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced government plans to address concerns about illegal working, including hiring an additional 200 Immigration Enforcement staff.

Home Office to Introduce Further Measures to Address Illegal Working