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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

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?

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

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Should voluntary overtime be taken into account when calculating holiday pay?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The Employment Tribunal held that, provided payments for voluntary overtime were "intrinsically linked to the work performed" and were paid in such a manner, then they should be included in holiday pay.

Should voluntary overtime be taken into account when calculating holiday pay?

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Unfair Dismissals - It's Not What You Know…

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld an Employment Tribunal's (ET) decision that an employee could be fairly dismissed if his employer reasonably believed that he no longer had the right to work in the UK - even when he did.

Unfair Dismissals - It's Not What You Know…

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Discrimination in the Workplace: Is it Getting Worse?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

This week saw the publication of two separate reports concerning discrimination in the workplace

Discrimination in the Workplace: Is it Getting Worse?

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Disability Discrimination - is pay protection a reasonable adjustment?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

In the recent case of G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd v Powell, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered two issues.

Disability Discrimination - is pay protection a reasonable adjustment?

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Can Expats Bring Claims in Domestic Employment Tribunals?

Thursday, 02 February 2017

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) serves as a reminder to employers with staff based overseas, of the circumstances in which domestic tribunals will consider employment disputes.

Can Expats Bring Claims in Domestic Employment Tribunals?

The Supreme Court's Brexit Judgement - A Constitutionally Significant Diversion

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

For constitutional lawyers, it's one of the most important decisions we have ever had on where power rests within Government.

The Supreme Court's Brexit Judgement - A Constitutionally Significant Diversion

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Discrimination Claim Allowed to Proceed Notwithstanding Previous COT3 Agreement

Friday, 20 January 2017

The importance of clear and precise wording in COT3 and settlement agreements was highlighted in the recent case of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) v Brindley (the Claimant).

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