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Employment Tribunal Cases Considering the Risks Posed by the COVID Pandemic

Friday, 17 September 2021

We discuss two non-binding employment tribunal decisions concerning measures to protect pregnant workers during the pandemic and the dismissal of an employee who refuses to obey a management instruction due to COVID-related risks be automatically unfair.

Employment Tribunal Cases Considering the Risks Posed by the COVID Pandemic

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Hybrid Working - What Should You Consider?

Thursday, 16 September 2021

A recent study by Acas shows that over half of UK employers expect an increased demand for flexible working from employees in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hybrid Working - What Should You Consider?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination FAQs for Employers

Monday, 13 September 2021

The continued rollout of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations raise many questions for employers. These FAQs answer the most common questions employers have around vaccinations and their employees.

https://www.vwv.co.uk/news-and-events/blog/employment-law-brief/coronavirus-vaccination-faqs-employers

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No Break Time for Part-Time Workers

Friday, 10 September 2021

A part-time employee recently argued he was treated less favourably, as he was denied access to breaks due to working shorter shifts than his full-time colleagues.

No Break Time for Part-Time Workers

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Do Employers Need to Consult With Trade Unions When Changing Terms and Conditions?

Friday, 10 September 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently held that a claim brought by employees for unlawful inducement was brought out of time, and was therefore dismissed.

Do Employers Need to Consult With Trade Unions When Changing Terms and Conditions?

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Permanent Health Insurance - Will the Insurance Cover It?

Friday, 10 September 2021

A recent case demonstrates the importance of having clear contractual wording in relation to insurance backed benefits and undertaking proper due diligence on a TUPE transfer.

Permanent Health Insurance - Will the Insurance Cover It?

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Can a Redundancy Selection Process Be Fair If There Is No Ability to Appeal?

Friday, 10 September 2021

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal considered whether a lack of an appeal in the redundancy selection process resulted in dismissals being unfair.

Can a Redundancy Selection Process Be Fair if There Is No Ability to Appeal?

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Capability and Conduct Dismissals - Can the Employment Tribunal 'Go Behind' a Final Written Warning?

Friday, 03 September 2021

In a recent case, a tribunal held that the employee's dismissal was fair and declined to look behind the final written warning, disregarding various challenges to it. The employee appealed this decision.

Capability and Conduct Dismissals - Can the Employment Tribunal 'Go Behind' a Final Written Warning?

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DfE Publishes Consultation on Teacher Misconduct

Friday, 03 September 2021

The DfE published an open consultation on 25 August 2021, seeking views on proposed revisions to the current version of Teacher misconduct: the prohibition of teachers.

DfE Publishes Consultation on Teacher Misconduct

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Employer's Email Demonstrating a Desire to Dismiss Protected by Litigation Privilege

Friday, 03 September 2021

An email sent by an employer to their HR consultant which suggested that they had made a pre-determined decision to dismiss an employee was held by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) to be covered by litigation privilege.

Employer's Email Demonstrating a Desire to Dismiss Protected by Litigation Privilege

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Are Home Workers at Risk of Pay Cuts?

Friday, 27 August 2021

A recent CIPHR study into employers' attitudes towards staff working from home has revealed that more than two thirds of the 150 employers polled (68%) are considering reducing the pay of employees that choose to continue to work from home permanently.

Are Home Workers at Risk of Pay Cuts?

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General Occupational Requirement Exception Did Not Apply in Pregnant Actor's Discrimination Claim

Friday, 27 August 2021

In Kinlay v Bronte Film and Television Ltd, an employment tribunal looked at whether an employer's general occupational requirement that an actor be NOT visibly pregnant in defence to her claim of pregnancy and maternity discrimination was acceptable.

General Occupational Requirement Exception Did Not Apply in Pregnant Actor's Discrimination Claim

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Guidance on Mandatory Vaccinations Against COVID-19 in Care Homes

Friday, 20 August 2021

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHS) published some Operational guidance this month to help support the requirement to be double-vaccinated against COVID-19 when entering a care home (unless exempt), effective from 11 November 2021.

Guidance on Mandatory Vaccinations Against COVID-19 in Care Homes

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Epidemic of Hidden Overtime Leads to Calls for the Legal Right to Disconnect from Work

Friday, 27 August 2021

A recent report from Autonomy Thinktank has highlighted the "epidemic of hidden overtime" the COVID-19 pandemic has caused and the need for new 'right to disconnect' laws in the UK.

Epidemic of Hidden Overtime Leads to Calls for the Legal Right to Disconnect from Work

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Updated Guidance on Daily Contact Testing Scheme for Workers in Essential Services

Friday, 20 August 2021

Updates to the NHS Test and Trace in the workplace guidance have recently been made to reflect the Government's decision to roll out daily contact testing for workers in essential services, as an alternative to self-isolation.

Updated Guidance on Daily Contact Testing Scheme For Workers in Essential Services