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Self-Employment Worker Status Trend Continues With Pimlico Plumbers Ltd Case

Friday, 17 February 2017

Businesses using the services of self-employed consultants would be forgiven for questioning whether they need to change their working model as the trend of legal decisions establishing worker status...

Self-Employment Worker Status Trend Continues

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Cohabitation Discrimination? Unmarried Woman Successful in Claim for Survivor's Pension

Friday, 17 February 2017

In a highly publicised Supreme Court decision, the recent case of Brewster v Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee has seen an unmarried woman win the right to receive survivor's pension following the death of her partner.

Cohabitation Discrimination? Unmarried Woman Successful in Claim for Survivor's Pension

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Intermediaries Legislation Reforms - Government Guidance Issued

Friday, 17 February 2017

Last week, we reported on the publication of the draft regulations (the Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017) which form part of the reforms to the intermediaries rules (IR35) for those engaged by...

Intermediaries Legislation Reforms - Government Guidance Issued

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High Court Refuses to Order Subject Access Compliance

Friday, 10 February 2017

An application to order compliance with a subject access request was refused by the High Court because the data controller's searches were found to be reasonable and proportionate, and the legal professional privilege exemption had been properly claimed..

High Court Refuses to Order Subject Access Compliance

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Reform of Rules for Those Workers Engaged by the Public Sector Through an Intermediary

Friday, 10 February 2017

In the 2016 Autumn Statement, the government announced that it would be implementing legislation to reform the intermediaries rules (IR35), for those engaged by the public sector through an intermediary...

Reform of Rules for Those Workers Engaged by the Public Sector Through an Intermediary

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Does Refusing an Employee Time Off for Religious Purposes Constitute Religious Discrimination?

Friday, 10 February 2017

The Employment Appeal Tribunal had to consider whether an employer's refusal to grant an employee five consecutive weeks' leave in order to attend a series of religious festivals amounted to indirect religion or belief discrimination, in the case of...

Does Refusing an Employee Time Off for Religious Purposes Constitute Religious Discrimination?

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How Can You Protect Your Business' Data When an Employee Leaves?

Friday, 10 February 2017

Another recent prosecution by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) of a former employee highlights the need for employers to ensure they are taking appropriate measures when it comes to the protection of data.

How Can You Protect Your Business' Data When an Employee Leaves?

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Public Sector Gender Pay Regulations - What You Need to Know

Friday, 03 February 2017

The government, on 20 January 2017, published the draft Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations)...

Public Sector Gender Pay Regulations - What You Need to Know

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Public Sector Apprenticeship Targets Officially at 2.3%

Friday, 03 February 2017

The government has issued its response to a consultation on public sector apprenticeship targets launched in January 2016.

Public Sector Network photo - Apprenticeship Targets Officially at 2.3%

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Employment Tribunal Fees - Why They Are Here to Stay

Friday, 03 February 2017

The government has published its long awaited review on the introduction of Employment Tribunal fees and concluded that...

Employment Tribunal Fees - Why They Are Here to Stay

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Do Rostering and Scheduling Arrangements Fall Within the Scope of Pay, Hours and Holidays?

Friday, 03 February 2017

The Court of Appeal has held that an airline's rostering arrangements fell within the scope of statutory collective bargaining and...

Do Rostering and Scheduling Arrangements Fall Within the Scope of Pay, Hours and Holidays?

Articles & Blogs Employment Higher Education

Disability Discrimination - a Warning for Employers

Friday, 03 February 2017

Two recent tribunal decisions on the application of the disability discrimination legislation have reached somewhat surprising conclusions and could have far-reaching implications for universities as employers.

Disability Discrimination - a Warning for Employers

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New ACAS Guide: Sex Discrimination - Key Points for the Workplace

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has published a new guide "to help employers and managers identify, tackle and prevent sex discrimination in the workplace".

New ACAS Guide: Sex Discrimination - Key Points for the Workplace

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High Court Emphasises Importance of Prompt Action When Seeking Injunctive Relief

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The recent decision of Legends Live Ltd v Harrison demonstrates the importance of taking prompt and decisive action following a breach of a restrictive covenant.

High Court Emphasises Importance of Prompt Action When Seeking Injunctive Relief

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No Discrimination Where Disciplinary Action Taken for Imposing Religious Views

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that disciplinary action taken against a senior manager for imposing her Christian beliefs on a junior worker of Muslim faith was not discriminatory.

No Discrimination Where Disciplinary Action Taken for Imposing Religious Views