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Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees

Friday, 01 November 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has examined the application of whistleblowing protection to charity trustees.

Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees
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Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty

Friday, 01 November 2024

On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.

Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty
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Fire and re-hire: Government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice

Friday, 01 November 2024

From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to adjust protective awards by up to 25% where the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement has not been followed.

Fire and re-hire: government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice
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The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire

Friday, 01 November 2024

As employers navigate evolving workforce expectations and business demands, the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (Bill) proposes critical changes to 'fire and rehire' practices.

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire
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Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms for workers and employers

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October and introduces 28 employment law reforms, including in relation to zero-hours contracts, fire and rehire practices, and establishing new day-one rights for workers.

Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms for workers and employers
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Dismissal for newspaper Interview breaches Article 10: European Court of Human Rights decision

Friday, 25 October 2024

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that the dismissal of an employee for giving a newspaper interview breached his right to freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Dismissal for newspaper Interview breaches Article 10: European Court of Human Rights decision
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Government launches consultations on Employment Rights Bill proposals

Friday, 25 October 2024

Following the recent introduction of the Employment Rights Bill (Bill), the government has launched four consultations on some of its key proposals.

Government launches consultations on Employment Rights Bill proposals
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Government publishes 2023 report on National Living Wage and Minimum Wage enforcement

Friday, 25 October 2024

The government’s latest report highlights increased enforcement of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), with a renewed focus on the 'name and shame' policy.

Government publishes 2023 report on National Living Wage and Minimum Wage enforcement
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Key insights from our workplace culture survey

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Preparing for the new duty on sexual harassment prevention

Key insights from our workplace culture survey
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ICO publishes audit framework to help employers with data protection compliance

Friday, 18 October 2024

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a new audit framework to help organisations self-assess their compliance with data protection law.

ICO publishes audit framework to help employers with data protection compliance
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EAT decision clarifies power to make costs awards for Tribunal litigation

Friday, 18 October 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has clarified the basis on which Tribunals can make costs awards on the higher indemnity basis in rare cases.

EAT decision clarifies power to make costs awards for Tribunal litigation
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The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: day one unfair dismissal rights

Friday, 18 October 2024

For employers and employees alike, one of the most significant aspects of the Employment Rights Bill is the removal of the two-year qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims.

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: day one unfair dismissal rights
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Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms for workers and employers

Friday, 11 October 2024

The recently-published Employment Rights Bill introduces 28 employment law reforms, targeting zero-hours contracts, fire and rehire practices, and establishing new day-one rights for workers.

Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms for workers and employers
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Tipping Act and accompanying guidance now in force

Friday, 11 October 2024

The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Tipping Act) came into force on 1 October. It is backed by statutory and non-statutory guidance to help employers ensure that tips are distributed fairly to workers.

Tipping Act and accompanying guidance now in force
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Employment Appeal Tribunal considers scope of sex-related harassment

Friday, 11 October 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision confirms that comments on physical characteristics predominantly associated with one gender can constitute sex related harassment.

Employment Appeal Tribunal considers scope of sex-related harassment
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