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Right to Take Part in Share Scheme Transfers Under TUPE

Friday, 30 September 2022

The EAT has held that a right to participate in a share incentive plan transferred to a new employer under TUPE.

Right to Take Part in Share Scheme Transfers Under TUPE

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 Introduced to House of Commons

Friday, 30 September 2022

The Government has introduced the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 (the Bill) to the House of Commons. The Bill could prompt a significant shake-up of our established employment rights.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 Introduced to House of Commons

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Mini-Budget - Employment Implications

Friday, 30 September 2022

The mini-budget almost needs no introduction, having dominated news headlines since it was announced by the Chancellor on 23 September 2022.

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Further Consultation Planned on Exit Pay for Local Government Staff

Friday, 30 September 2022

Public sector exit pay arrangements continue to feature on the Government's agenda. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLHUC) has confirmed further consultation is planned in relation to local government staff.

Further Consultation Planned on Exit Pay for Local Government Staff

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Long-COVID - Employee Was Not Disabled at Time of Dismissal

Friday, 23 September 2022

An Employment Tribunal has found that an employee who caught COVID-19 just over two weeks before being dismissed, was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (Act) at the time of her dismissal.

Long-COVID - Employee Was Not Disabled at Time of Dismissal

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Failure to Include Disciplinary Policy in Tribunal Evidence Did Not Undermine Fairness of Dismissal

Friday, 23 September 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the Tribunal's finding that an employer who failed to disclose its disciplinary procedure in evidence had, nevertheless, fairly dismissed the claimant.

Failure to Include Disciplinary Policy in Tribunal Evidence Did Not Undermine Fairness of Dismissal

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ACAS Issues New Guidance on Staff Suspensions

Friday, 23 September 2022

Acas has published employer guidance on how to manage staff suspensions during formal disciplinary and grievance investigations.

ACAS Issues New Guidance on Staff Suspensions

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Extension of Time Granted Where CEO Was Unable to Focus Due to ADHD and Depression

Friday, 16 September 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has granted an extension of time for an employer to appeal against a judgment in default. The employer had missed the original deadline because its CEO's mental health meant he had been unable to focus on the proceedings.

Extension of Time Granted Where CEO Was Unable to Focus Due to ADHD and Depression

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EAT Remote Hearings to Be Made Permanent

Friday, 16 September 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a temporary amendment was made to the Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules, in order to allow hearings to take place remotely. From 25 September 2022, this amendment will be made permanent.

EAT Remote Hearings to Be Made Permanent

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Holiday Pay for Part-Year Workers FAQs

Thursday, 22 September 2022

We have prepared these FAQs to assist employers following the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel. The case concerns the calculation of holiday pay for part-year workers and staff who work irregular hours.

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Support for a Football Club Is Not a Protected Philosophical Belief

Friday, 16 September 2022

An Employment Tribunal held that support for a football club is not a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010.

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Extra Bank Holiday Confirmed for the Day of the Queen's Funeral

Monday, 12 September 2022

The Government has confirmed that the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be a national bank holiday.

Extra Bank Holiday Confirmed for the Day of the Queen's Funeral

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HMRC Issue Further Warning Regarding Umbrella Companies

Friday, 09 September 2022

On 25 August 2022, HMRC published Spotlight 60, a memo directed at agency workers and contractors who provide their services via an umbrella company which employs them.