Employment Law Brief

EAT Protects Anonymity of Individual Named in Tribunal Proceedings

Friday, 26 August 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has made an order to protect the anonymity of an individual who was the subject of salacious allegations in Tribunal proceedings.

EAT Protects Anonymity of Individual Named in Tribunal Proceedings

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Autumn 2022 - What to Expect in Employment Law

Friday, 26 August 2022

As we approach the end of summer, our employment expert summarises some key employment law developments on the horizon for autumn and beyond.

Autumn 2022 - What to Expect in Employment Law

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New Consultation on Public Sector Exit Pay Controls Announced

Friday, 19 August 2022

On 8 August 2022, the Government announced a consultation and published draft guidance setting out new administrative controls in relation to public sector exit payments over £95,000 and amending the existing process for special severance payments.

New Consultation on Public Sector Exit Pay Controls Announced

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Zero-Hours Contracts - Where Are We Now?

Friday, 19 August 2022

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has published a report taking stock of the current state of zero hours contracts, using statistics collected from a recent survey.

Zero-Hours Contracts - Where Are We Now?

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EAT Overturns Decision to Accept a Claim 62 Days After the Expiry of the Statutory Time Limit

Friday, 12 August 2022

The EAT has overturned an employment tribunal’s finding that time limits should be extended to allow a whistleblowing claim to proceed.

EAT Overturns Decision to Accept a Claim 62 Days After the Expiry of the Statutory Time Limit

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Police Registration Requirement Dropped for Migrant Workers and Students

Friday, 12 August 2022

Whilst there has been no official announcement on the Immigration Rules being amended, police forces around the country have been telling migrants that they are no longer required to register or update them when their circumstances change.

Police Registration Requirement Dropped for Migrant Workers and Students

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Menopause - A Protected Characteristic?

Friday, 12 August 2022

The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee carried out an inquiry in July 2021 regarding menopause in the workplace and have recently published a report to set out their findings.

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Tribunal Finds in Favour of Barrister Holding Gender Critical Views

Friday, 12 August 2022

The Employment Tribunal (ET) upheld a barrister's complaints of direct discrimination and victimisation arising out of social media posts she wrote which were critical of Stonewall's position on gender theory.

Tribunal Finds in Favour of Barrister Holding Gender Critical Views

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Age Discrimination - What Happens When There Is a Small Age Gap Between Comparators?

Friday, 05 August 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld an appeal against a finding of age discrimination where the comparators were only four years apart in age.

Age Discrimination - What Happens When There Is a Small Age Gap Between Comparators?

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EAT Decision On Unfair Dismissal and Belief Discrimination

Friday, 05 August 2022

The requirement to remain politically neutral does not fall within special protections relating to political opinions or affiliation in the Employment Rights Act and political beliefs can be protected under the Equality Act.

EAT Decision On Unfair Dismissal and Belief Discrimination

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Taylor Review - Government Issues Response to Consultation and Updated Guidance

Friday, 05 August 2022

We previously reported on the Government's commitment to consult on the findings of the Taylor Review and in particular, on employment status.

Taylor Review - Government Issues Response to Consultation and Updated Guidance

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Review of Tax Rules As a Result of Changing Working Practices Announced

Friday, 05 August 2022

On 27 July 2022, the Office of Tax Simplification published a scoping document pertaining to a review of the tax implications of hybrid and distance working.

Review of Tax Rules As a Result of Changing Working Practices Announced

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Whistleblowing Protection - The Relevance of Conduct When Making a Protected Disclosure

Friday, 29 July 2022

The Court of Appeal held an employee was not automatically unfairly dismissed after making protected disclosures. The employee was dismissed for conduct reasons that were separate to the disclosures themselves.

Whistleblowing Protection - The Relevance of Conduct When Making a Protected Disclosure

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Pensions Ombudsman Upholds Complaint Against Employer Who Failed to Establish Workplace Pension

Friday, 29 July 2022

The Pensions Ombudsman has upheld a complaint regarding an employer's failure to set up a workplace pension. However, the employer was told to make contributions at a lower rate than the 10% the employee claimed was due.

Pensions Ombudsman Upholds Complaint Against Employer Who Failed to Establish Workplace Pension

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Neonatal (Leave and Pay) Bill Backed by Government

Friday, 29 July 2022

A Private Members' Bill was put forward on 15 July 2022. The Government has now announced it is backing the Bill.

Neonatal (Leave and Pay) Bill Backed by Government

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