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Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill receives Royal Assent

Friday, 02 June 2023

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (the Bill) has been given Royal Assent.

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill receives Royal Assent

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Government Launches Call for Evidence on the Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse

Friday, 02 June 2023

In its criticised response to the Final Report of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published on 21 May, the Government committed to introduce a mandatory reporting duty for those working with children in England to report child sexual abuse.

Government Launches Call for Evidence on the Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse

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Workplace Rights for Families - Update on Key Legislative Changes

Friday, 02 June 2023

A number of Private Members' Bills have been introduced over recent months, in an effort to bolster family-related workplace rights. Three of these Bills have now received royal assent.

Workplace Rights for Families - Update on Key Legislative Changes

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Identity of Decision-Maker Key to Pregnancy Discrimination Claim

Friday, 02 June 2023

In the case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that the Tribunal should have explored whether a decision to dismiss was taken by a sole decision-maker, a sole decision-maker influenced by others or it was a joint decision.

Identity of Decision-Maker Key to Pregnancy Discrimination Claim

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Redundancy and Alternatives to Dismissal

Friday, 26 May 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that it was unfair to dismiss a live-in carer during the pandemic, without considering furlough as an alternative to redundancy.

Redundancy and Alternatives to Dismissal

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EHRC Defends Advice to Government on Legal Definition of 'Sex'

Friday, 26 May 2023

The EHRC recently recommended that the Equality Act 2010 definition of 'sex' be amended to refer to biological sex only. It has now responded to criticism from Stonewall about the impact of the proposal.

EHRC Defends Advice to Government on Legal Definition of 'Sex'

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New Statistics Show Record Levels of Long-Term Sickness in the UK

Friday, 26 May 2023

New data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows a new record number of people not working due to long-term sickness.

New Statistics Show Record Levels of Long-Term Sickness in the UK

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Consultation Launched on Reform of Working Time Regulations and TUPE

Friday, 19 May 2023

The Government proposes to reform key EU-derived regulations in order to reduce burden on employers.

Consultation Launched on Reform of Working Time Regulations and TUPE

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Government Abandons Plans to Automatically Scrap Thousands of Pieces of EU Law

Friday, 19 May 2023

The Government has confirmed it will amend the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill in order to provide more certainty for businesses.

Government Abandons Plans to Automatically Scrap Thousands of Pieces of EU Law

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The Definition of Disability

Friday, 19 May 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the approach Tribunals must take in assessing whether a condition amounts to a disability under equality law.

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Government Proposes to Limit Non-Compete Clauses

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Government has released a new policy paper on smarter regulation to grow the economy. The paper includes a proposal to reform non-compete clauses in order to boost competition and innovation.

Government Proposes to Limit Non-Complete Clauses

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Chronically Ill Employee Fails in COVID-Related Claims

Friday, 12 May 2023

A chronically ill employee who refused to return to work due to COVID-19, has failed in his claims of health and safety detriment and dismissal.

Chronically Ill Employee Fails in COVID-Related Claims

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ACAS Responds to Consultation on Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement

Friday, 12 May 2023

Consultation on the Government's draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement closed on 18 April 2023. ACAS has now published its response.

ACAS Responds to Consultation on Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement

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Effectively Challenging Workplace Bullying

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Bullying in the workplace can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of employees, as well as on their job performance and overall productivity.

Effectively Challenging Workplace Bullying

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Employer Entitled to Depart From Treasury Direction Method of Calculating Furlough Pay

Thursday, 04 May 2023

In this case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Treasury Directions did not have contractual or statutory effect.

Employer Entitled to Depart From Treasury Direction Method of Calculating Furlough Pay

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