Employment Law Brief

EHRC updates technical guidance on sexual harassment

Friday, 04 October 2024

The EHRC has updated its technical guidance on sexual harassment in light of the forthcoming duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment (Preventative Duty).

EHRC updates technical guidance on sexual harassment

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Supreme Court rules on employment status of part-time football referees

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment in a long-running employment status case involving part-time football referees. The judgment offers clarity for employers, particularly in cases involving mutuality of obligation and control.

Supreme Court rules on employment status of part-time football referees

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Supreme Court publishes update on its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

As we mark National Inclusion Week, employers may wish to reflect on their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Supreme Court publishes update on its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

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Supreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and re-hire plans

Friday, 20 September 2024

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot use fire and rehire tactics to strip employees of their contractual right to permanent retained pay.

Supreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and re-hire plans

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Low Pay Commission confirms approach to extended remit

Friday, 20 September 2024

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) advises the Government on the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. A new policy paper sheds light on the potential pay rates that could take effect from April 2025.

Low Pay Commission confirms approach to extended remit

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Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout: what you need to know

Friday, 20 September 2024

As part of its strategy to digitise and modernise the UK's border control systems, the Government is rolling out an ETA scheme which will require millions of visitors to the UK each year to obtain authorisation before travelling here.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout: what you need to know

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Anti-Islamic belief in English nationalism not protected under Equality Act

Friday, 13 September 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that a belief in English nationalism when combined with anti-Islam sentiments, does not qualify as a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010.

Anti-Islamic Belief in English Nationalism Not Protected Under Equality Act

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Upper Tribunal decides on rugby commentator employment status

Friday, 13 September 2024

The Upper Tribunal has determined the employment status of a high-profile rugby commentator, in a decision that offers useful insights for businesses engaging freelance staff.

Upper Tribunal decides on rugby commentator employment status

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Next loses equal pay case: implications for employers

Friday, 13 September 2024

The retailer Next has lost a six-year equal pay claim comparing the pay of warehouse and shop floor staff. The value of the litigation could be in excess of £30 million.

Next loses equal pay case: implications for employers

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Government shelves predictable T&Cs framework in favour of stronger contractual rights

Friday, 06 September 2024

The Government has reportedly decided not to implement new laws on requesting a predictable working pattern, and will instead introduce a more robust right to a contract that reflects regular working hours.

Government shelves predictable T&Cs framework in favour of stronger contractual rights

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Procedural steps not taken by employee irrelevant to constructive dismissal claim

Friday, 06 September 2024

An employee’s failure to fully complete every step of an internal grievance process will not impact their right to claim constructive dismissal, according to the recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

Procedural steps not taken by employee irrelevant to constructive dismissal claim

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Home Office removes invitation requirement for eVisa applications

Friday, 30 August 2024

Anyone holding a Biometric residence permit (BRP) which expires on 31 December 2024 can now apply for an eVisa account and must apply before the expiry date of their BRP.

Home Office removes invitation requirement for eVisa applications

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Associative Indirect Discrimination: EAT rules Tribunal was not wrong to allow claims

Friday, 30 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal was right to allow employees to bring claims for associative indirect discrimination, despite not personally possessing the relevant protected characteristics.

Associative Indirect Discrimination: EAT rules Tribunal was not wrong to allow claims

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Claimant permitted to pursue whistleblowing dismissal and detriment claims in respect of same facts

Friday, 30 August 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision helps clarify the case law position where a claimant seeks to pursue their employer for whistleblowing detriment where they have been dismissed.

Claimant permitted to pursue whistleblowing dismissal and detriment claims in respect of same facts

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Discrimination claim dismissed despite failure to make reasonable adjustments

Friday, 23 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed a claimant's claims for disability discrimination despite an earlier Tribunal finding that the respondent had failed to make reasonable adjustments.

Discrimination claim dismissed despite failure to make reasonable adjustments

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