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Renewal of Fixed Term Contracts and Unfair Dismissal - A Cautionary Tale for Schools

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Does the fact that an employer complies with the Fixed Term Employees Regulations 2002 necessarily mean it acted fairly when deciding against the renewal of a fixed-term contract?

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Travel Time Between Home and a Temporary Workplace Can Count Towards 'Working Time'

Friday, 20 April 2018

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court has ruled that necessary time spent travelling to and/or from a location other than a fixed or habitual place of work to carry out a single assignment in that other location, constitutes 'working time'.

Are Workers Entitled to Be Paid for Time Spent on 'Stand-by'?

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

It is common for public sector organisations to use workers on 'stand-by', such as care workers, paramedics and firefighters.

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References - What Duty Does an Employer Owe to an Employee When Expressing a Negative Opinion in a Reference?

Friday, 13 April 2018

In a recent case, the High Court has provided clarification on the duty of an employer whose reference went beyond statements of fact and included negative statements of opinion based on a previous internal investigation.

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Is It Just and Equitable to Extend Time for Bringing a Disability Discrimination Claim Where No Explanation for Delay Has Been Given?

Friday, 13 April 2018

Yes, held the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board v Morgan.

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Claim Struck Out After Claimant Discussed Case with Journalist Whilst Under Oath

Friday, 13 April 2018

In Chidzoy v BBC, the Claimant appealed a decision of the Tribunal that her claim against the BBC should be struck out on the basis that she had discussed the case with a journalist whilst under oath.

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Gender Equality - 100 Years after the Suffragette Movement, Has Much Changed?

Friday, 06 April 2018

It is 100 years since the 1918 Representation of the People Act granted the right to vote to women aged over 30 in the UK and Ireland.

Gender Equality - 100 Years after the Suffragette Movement, Has Much Changed?

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New Report on Sexual Harassment - 10 Key Recommendations for Employers

Friday, 06 April 2018

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published a new report, detailing how employers have failed to communicate to employees their policies on sexual harassment, to properly support victims and...

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Can a Historic Breach of Contract Be Used to Support a Claim of Constructive Dismissal?

Friday, 06 April 2018

The answer is "it depends". In a recent case, the tribunals confirmed that historic stand-alone breaches of contract could not be used to support a "final straw" argument, where the final straw on its own was not enough for the claim to succeed.

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What Does Gender Pay Gap Reporting Reveal?

Friday, 06 April 2018

Much has been reported in the news over the past week about the Gender Pay Gap. With the deadline having now passed for organisations employing over 250 employees to publish their pay gap data, what do the results tell us?

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Discrimination Claims - Injury to Feelings Compensation Set to Rise from 6 April

Friday, 06 April 2018

The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England & Wales and Scotland have published new guidance on award levels for compensation for injury to feelings and psychiatric injury.

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Minimum Wage Changes - Don't Be Named and Shamed

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Whether deliberately or accidentally, if an employer fails to increase pay to comply with the new national minimum and living wages in force from April, they risk a significant penalty and being "named and shamed".

Minimum Wage Changes - Don't Be Named and Shamed

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Whistleblowing Detriments Must Be Both Proven and in Time

Thursday, 29 March 2018

In the case of Royal Mail Group Ltd -v- Jhuti, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether in whistleblowing claims it was necessary for a claimant to prove...

Whistleblowing Detriments Must Be Both Proven and in Time

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Bishop Who Refused Licence to Priest in Same-Sex Marriage Did Not Unlawfully Discriminate

Thursday, 29 March 2018

The Court of Appeal has held in the case of Pemberton v Inwood that the refusal to grant a ministry licence to a priest in a same-sex marriage did not amount to discrimination as the religious occupational requirement exception applied.

Bishop Who Refused Licence to Priest in Same-Sex Marriage Did Not Unlawfully Discriminate

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Pressure Mounts on Recruitment of Key Overseas Talent

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Employers looking overseas to fill vacancies for skilled and senior roles have been facing difficulties over the last few months with restrictions starting to bite on the popular Tier 2 (General) immigration category.

Pressure Mounts on Recruitment of Key Overseas Talent

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