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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

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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