Employment Law Brief

FCDO Publishes List of Countries Allowing Video Link Evidence

Thursday, 17 August 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has published a list of countries that allow the taking and giving of evidence by video link for use in UK Employment Tribunal cases.

FCDO Publishes List of Countries Allowing Video Link Evidence

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Holiday, Sickness and Leave - Updated Guidance from Acas

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Acas has recently updated its advice for employees and employers on managing holiday entitlement, sickness absence and other leave.

Holiday, Sickness and Leave - Updated Guidance from Acas

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The Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments in Recruitment

Thursday, 17 August 2023

A Tribunal was entitled to find that an employer should have corresponded by phone with an applicant who was struggling to submit an online application due to his disability.

The Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments in Recruitment

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Extension of Time in the Employment Tribunal - What Evidence Is Needed?

Friday, 11 August 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal could have considered whether it was just and equitable to extend time in a discrimination case, despite a lack of evidence from the claimant as to why she was late to lodge her claim.

Extension of Time in the Employment Tribunal - What Evidence Is Needed?

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The Assessment of Career-Long Pension Loss in the Employment Tribunal

Friday, 11 August 2023

A high-profile case has returned to the Employment Tribunal for a second remedy hearing on the claimant's compensation for career-long pension loss.

The Assessment of Career-Long Pension Loss in the Employment Tribunal

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Vexatious Claimant Rightly Subject to Costs Order

Friday, 11 August 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal in Scotland has dismissed a claimant's appeal against the dismissal of his sex discrimination claim, and the imposition of a costs order against him.

Vexatious Claimant Rightly Subject to Costs Order

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Medical Incapacity Dismissal Fair Despite Repeated Postponements

Friday, 04 August 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a Tribunal decision that an employee was fairly dismissed for medical incapacity, despite the termination date being postponed on several occasions.

Medical Incapacity Dismissal Fair Despite Repeated Postponements

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HMRC and HM Treasury Publish Consultation on Tax Incentives for Employer Occupational Health Investment

Friday, 04 August 2023

HMRC and HM Treasury Publish Consultation on Tax Incentives for Employer Occupational Health Investment

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Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill Becomes Law

Friday, 04 August 2023

After a turbulent passage through Parliament, the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has now received Royal Assent.

Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill Becomes Law

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EAT Finds That Unilateral Variation of Contract Constituted Dismissal

Friday, 28 July 2023

The EAT considered whether an employee's contract of employment had been terminated by the employer's unilateral imposition of new terms of employment.

EAT Finds That Unilateral Variation of Contract Constituted Dismissal

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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Issues a Call for Evidence on Non-statutory Flexible Working

Friday, 28 July 2023

The DBT call for evidence on non-statutory flexible working follows the enactment of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act and the recently opened ACAS consultation on a new draft code of practice.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Issues a Call for Evidence on Non-statutory Flexible Working

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High Court Dismisses Application for Interim Injunction Against Former Employee

Friday, 28 July 2023

A former employer has failed in their application for an interim injunction against an employee who resigned in breach of the notice provisions in her employment contract.

High Court Dismisses Application for Interim Injunction Against Former Employee

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No Tax Deduction for Accommodation Expenses of Employees Working Away from Home Through Choice

Friday, 21 July 2023

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has confirmed the correct approach to the tax deductibility of employee expenses.

No Tax Deduction for Accommodation Expenses of Employees Working Away from Home Through Choice

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Striking Workers No Longer Able to Be Replaced by Agency Staff

Friday, 21 July 2023

The High Court has upheld a judicial review of Regulations made last year to allow businesses to use agency staff to cover striking workers. Following the decision, the Regulations have been quashed.

Striking Workers No Longer Able to Be Replaced by Agency Staff

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Discrimination Arising from Disability

Friday, 21 July 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an incorrect belief that a disabled employee was working whilst off sick, was discrimination arising from disability.

Acas Consultation on New Draft Code of Practice on Handling Flexible Working Requests

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