Employment Law Brief

Minimum service levels during strikes - draft Code of Practice published

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Government has commenced consultation on a draft Code of Practice outlining the steps a trade union should take to comply with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

Minimum service levels during strikes - draft Code of Practice published

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Right to participate in share scheme transfers under TUPE

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Inner House Court of Session has confirmed that an employee's right to participate in a share incentive scheme transferred to his new employer under TUPE, even though it was not mentioned in the employment contract.

Right to participate in share scheme transfers under TUPE

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Trainee curate meets extended definition of "worker" for whistleblowing claim

Friday, 01 September 2023

A trainee curate has been allowed to proceed with a whistleblowing claim against a Diocesan Board of Finance, after an Employment Tribunal found his occupational status was analogous to that of employee or worker.

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The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Complaints

Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a report on the extent to which non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are being used appropriately following workplace complaints.

The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Complaints

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House of Commons Library Publishes Research Briefing on AI and Employment Law

Thursday, 24 August 2023

The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law. Amongst other things, the briefing highlights the employment law implications of using AI at work.

House of Commons Library Publishes Research Briefing on AI and Employment Law

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Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Install Work App on Personal Phone

Thursday, 24 August 2023

In a first instance decision, an Employment Tribunal has found a journalist was unfairly dismissed for refusing to install a work-related app on her personal phone.

Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Install Work App on Personal Phone

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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.