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Recommendations to Help Organisations Improve and Maintain Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

A report prepared by CIPD reveals various findings relating to diversity and inclusion.

Recommendations to Help Organisations Improve and Maintain Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

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Claims Caught By Settlement Agreement Wording

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The case of Arvunescu v Quick Release looks at whether an employee had waived his rights to claim victimisation by entering into a settlement agreement.

Claims Caught By Settlement Agreement Wording

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Appeal Out of Time By One Day

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Some time limits in the tribunal system are strictly enforced. The case of Anghel v Middlesex University highlights how even short delays can have serious consequences.

Appeal Out of Time By One Day

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£1.97 Million Awarded to Support Reproductive Health Issues in the Workplace

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

As part of the Government's Women's Health Strategy for England it has awarded £1.97 million to 16 organisations to help support women who experience reproductive health issues in the workplace.

£1.97 Million Awarded to Support Reproductive Health Issues in the Workplace

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The Government Announces Increases to Various Statutory Benefits from April 2023

Friday, 16 December 2022

In its policy paper 'Benefit and Pension Rates 2023 to 2024', the Government has set out increases to several statutory benefits starting from April 2023.

The Government Announces Increases to Various Statutory Benefits from April 2023

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Redundancy Consultation Still Required Even Where There Is a Pool of One

Friday, 16 December 2022

A recent case looks at whether Tribunals will award compensation in redundancy cases where dismissal was highly likely no matter whether a fair process was followed or not.

Redundancy Consultation Still Required Even Where There Is a Pool of One

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Settlement Agreements - Sums Paid in Respect of Restrictions Taxable as Earnings

Friday, 16 December 2022

A recent case has highlighted the importance of considering the tax treatment of termination awards, particularly where there are enhanced confidentiality obligations or other restrictions negotiated as part of the settlement.

Settlement Agreements - Sums Paid in Respect of Restrictions Taxable as Earnings

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Employment and EAT Judges Should No Longer Be Referred to as 'Sir' and 'Madam' During Tribunal Hearings.

Friday, 16 December 2022

The Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals have announced a new way in which Employment Judges are to be addressed.

Employment and EAT Judges Should No Longer Be Referred to as 'Sir' and 'Madam' During Tribunal Hearings.

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Calculating a Costs Order

Friday, 09 December 2022

The case discussed below is a useful illustration of the factors tribunals will take into account when making a costs order.

Calculating a Costs Order

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Reasonable Adjustments Should Not Be Used to Create an Advantage

Friday, 09 December 2022

Mr Hilaire was employed by Luton Borough Council, who were going through a restructuring process which would result in redundancies.

Reasonable Adjustments Should Not Be Used to Create an Advantage

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High Court Strikes Out Job Applicant's Unjust Enrichment Claim

Friday, 02 December 2022

Unjust enrichment occurs where one party provides something of value to another party without receiving proper reimbursement or compensation for it.

High Court Strikes Out Job Applicant's Unjust Enrichment Claim

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Employment Status - Intention of the Parties Does Not Determine Status

Friday, 02 December 2022

Mr Richards worked for Waterfield as a self-employed carpenter between 2010 to 2018.

Employment Status - Intention of the Parties Does Not Determine Status

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Bill Deemed Unfit For Purpose

Friday, 02 December 2022

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has published its opinion on the UK Government's regulatory impact assessment for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Deemed Unfit For Purpose

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Breach of Confidence Claims Upheld Against Former Employees Who Copied Confidential Information

Friday, 25 November 2022

The High Court has upheld various claims against four former employees who copied confidential software and customer database information for use by a new company.

Breach of Confidence Claims Upheld Against Former Employees Who Copied Confidential Information

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The Autumn Statement 2022 - Key Points for Employers

Friday, 25 November 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the 2022 Autumn Statement on 17 November 2022.

The Autumn Statement 2022 - Key Points for Employers