Employment Law Brief

Social worker engaged through personal service company was worker in law

Friday, 31 January 2025

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights how worker status can be found in contractual arrangements involving personal service companies.

Social worker engaged through personal service company was worker in law

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Neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025

Friday, 31 January 2025

The Government has confirmed that the right to take statutory neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025. The entitlements will support parents of newborns needing prolonged medical care.

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Court of Appeal confirms Blacklist Regulations protect workers taking industrial action

Friday, 24 January 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that workers who take part in official industrial action are protected from blacklisting, regardless of the technical requirements often associated with union action.

Court of Appeal confirms Blacklist Regulations protect workers taking industrial action

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EAT supports working days approach to holiday pay calculations

Friday, 24 January 2025

Calculating holiday pay for employees working irregular hours is an ongoing challenge for many employers. The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) require that workers receive no less pay on holiday than they would normally earn while working.

EAT supports working days approach to holiday pay calculations

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Calls for parental bereavement leave to extend to pre-24-week pregnancy loss

Friday, 24 January 2025

The Women and Equalities Committee has recommended that the government should extend statutory parental bereavement leave to cover pre-24-week pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and IVF-related loss.

Calls for parental bereavement leave to extend to pre-24-week pregnancy loss

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Court of Appeal confirms limits of state immunity in embassy discrimination case

Friday, 17 January 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that employers operating within diplomatic settings cannot rely on state immunity to shield themselves from claims of discrimination under domestic employment laws, where the acts in question are of a private law nature.

Court of Appeal confirms limits of state immunity in embassy discrimination case

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Over 700 McDonald's workers allege discrimination, homophobia and sexual harassment

Friday, 17 January 2025

Back in 2023, the fast food chain McDonald's, entered into a legal agreement to protect staff from harassment. Two years on, hundreds of staff say they are still facing abuse.

Over 700 McDonald's workers allege discrimination, homophobia and sexual harassment

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When is re-engagement appropriate following unfair dismissal?

Friday, 17 January 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently clarified the limits of ordering re-engagement in cases of unfair dismissal, focusing on the practicalities of restoring employment relationships and the scope of tribunal powers.

Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

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Home Office provides new restrictions on passing immigration fees to sponsored workers

Friday, 10 January 2025

Employers sponsoring skilled worker visa applicants must ensure compliance with new restrictions on passing on certain immigration-related costs to sponsored employees.

Home Office provides new restrictions on passing immigration fees to sponsored workers

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Tribunal erred in failing to address race discrimination allegation

Friday, 10 January 2025

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the importance of addressing all issues identified in a list of issues, including those not originally pleaded.

Tribunal erred in failing to address race discrimination allegation

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Key employment law developments for early 2025

Friday, 10 January 2025

In 2025, employers face important changes to employment law, including enhanced penalties for failure to collectively consult, increased staffing costs, and the implementation of neonatal leave and pay. Employers should act now to prepare for change.

Key employment law developments for early 2025

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Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Friday, 20 December 2024

A Tribunal's refusal to postpone a hearing partway through, highlights the fact-specific nature of balancing fairness for all parties.

Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

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EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

Friday, 20 December 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that an employee who objected to a TUPE transfer involving a detrimental change in his working conditions was dismissed by the transferor.

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

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EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

Friday, 20 December 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision highlights the importance of accurately assessing injury to feelings awards under the Vento guidelines.

EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

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Social care: a vision for the future

Monday, 16 December 2024

Following this year's Healthcare Summit, we provide a summary of the key challenges, developments and reforms that lie ahead for the care home sector in the future.

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