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Who Bears the Initial Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims?

Friday, 01 February 2019

We previously reported the Employment Appeal Tribunal's (EAT) decision in Efobi v Royal Mail (Efobi) case, which departed from the long established principle that the claimant bears the initial burden of proof in discrimination claims.

Who Bears the Initial Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims?

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When Does an Employer Have Knowledge of an Employee's Disability?

Friday, 01 February 2019

The recent case of Lamb v The Garrard Academy highlights how complicated the question of employer knowledge around disability can be.

When Does an Employer Have Knowledge of an Employee's Disability?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Whistleblowing - What Is the "Public Interest" Test?

Friday, 01 February 2019

Since 2013, whistleblower protection has only been available to workers who reasonably believe that their disclosure is in the public interest. Can allegations by a worker that he or she has been defamed ever satisfy this test?

Whistleblowing - What Is the

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Oxfam Told to Do More to Tackle Sexual Misconduct

Friday, 25 January 2019

A lack of robust policies and procedures, as well as poor implementation, have enabled an environment that permits sexual misconduct to be misunderstood...

Investigation

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Pension Scheme Transitional Provisions Found to Be Age Discriminatory

Friday, 25 January 2019

The Court of Appeal (CA) has held that the introduction of transitional provisions affecting the pensions of judges and firefighters discriminated against younger members of the schemes.

Pension Scheme

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Does the Right to Use a Substitute Rule Out Employee Status?

Friday, 25 January 2019

When engaging individuals, it is always important to ensure that their status is considered at the outset (for example whether they will be employed or self-employed)...

Employment Contract

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Can an Employment Tribunal Require That a Judgement Is Not Published Online?

Friday, 18 January 2019

Since February 2017, all employment judgments and written reasons entered on the public register have been published online.

Can an Employment Tribunal Require That a Judgement Is Not Published Online?

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Why You May Want to Stop Rejecting Applicants with a Criminal Record

Friday, 18 January 2019

11 million people in the UK have a criminal record and 75% of employers admit to rejecting a job application once a criminal conviction is disclosed, a recent study shows.

Criminal Record Checks

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Online Right to Work Checks - What Does It Mean For Employers?

Friday, 11 January 2019

From 29 January 2019, employers will be able to rely on an online check and will no longer be required to obtain paper documents for prospective migrant employees that are eligible for the system.

Online Right to Work Checks - What Does It Mean For Employers?

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2019 Employment Law - What's Coming Up This Year?

Friday, 11 January 2019

In this extended article, we are looking ahead to some of the expected developments in Employment law in 2019.

2019 Employment Law - What's Coming Up This Year?

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Statements of Employment Particulars - What Are Employers' Obligations?

Friday, 11 January 2019

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that employees are entitled to receive a statement of their employment particulars once they have been employed for one month, even if their employment does not last longer than two months.

Statements of Employment Particulars - What Are Employers' Obligations?

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EU Settlement Scheme to Open to More EU Nationals on 21 January 2019

Friday, 11 January 2019

As we get closer to Brexit, the EU "settled status scheme", which grants immigration status to EU nationals to allow them to continue living here after Brexit, is being rolled to increasingly larger groups of EU nationals.

EU Settlement Scheme to Open to More EU Nationals on 21 January 2019

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Government Proposes Biggest Reform of Employment Law in 20 Years

Friday, 21 December 2018

In July 2017, Matthew Taylor published his Good Work report into the implications of new forms of work on worker rights and responsibilities and employer freedoms and obligations.

Employment Law

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Disability and Early Retirement - What Constitutes Unfavourable Treatment?

Friday, 21 December 2018

As an employer, are you discriminating against a disabled employee if you are basing your early retirement pension calculations on their adjusted, reduced hours of work?

Discrimination

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Updated Minimum Wage Guidance - Unpaid Work Trials Inclusion

Friday, 14 December 2018

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has published updated guidance for employers on calculating national minimum wage which includes guidance on unpaid work trials.

Updated Minimum Wage Guidance - Unpaid Work Trials Inclusion