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Does Failure to Disclose Material Make a Dismissal Unfair?

Friday, 20 March 2020

Was an employee unfairly dismissed when the investigating officer failed to inform the disciplinary officer of a fact after the investigation report had been submitted but before the disciplinary hearing?

Does Failure to Disclose Material Make a Dismissal Unfair?

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Employment Tribunal - Dealing with Costs Orders

Friday, 20 March 2020

In what circumstances can an employment tribunal make an order in relation to legal costs?

Employment Tribunal - Dealing with Costs Orders

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Post-Termination Restrictive Covenants

Friday, 13 March 2020

Can post-termination restrictive covenants be enforced where an employer honestly believes that engaging an employee will not cause a breach?

Post-Termination Restrictive Covenants

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How Will the New Employment Legislation Impact Your Organisation?

Friday, 13 March 2020

The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2020 and the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020 (SSBO) will come into force on 6 April 2020.

How Will the New Employment Legislation Impact Your Organisation?

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Do You Have Clear Contractual Wording in Respect of PHI Benefits?

Friday, 13 March 2020

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a reference to 'return to work' in a PHI scheme means return to the employee's actual job, not a return to work in some other capacity.

Do You Have Clear Contractual Wording in Respect of PHI Benefits?

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Are You Ready for the Employment Law Changes on 6 April 2020?

Friday, 13 March 2020

We outline the key action points for you to prepare your organisation for the main employment law changes coming into force in April.

Are you ready for the Employment Law Changes on 6 April 2020?

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Can You Dismiss an Employee Charged with a Criminal Offence on the Basis of a Risk to Your Reputation?

Thursday, 12 March 2020

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employer had fairly dismissed an employee in view of the potential reputational risk after he was charged with a criminal offence.

Can You Dismiss an Employee Charged with a Criminal Offence on the Basis of a Risk to Your Reputation?

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Will Failure to Disclose All Relevant Information to the Disciplinary Decision Maker Make a Dismissal Unfair?

Friday, 06 March 2020

Yes. In the case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that the failure of the investigating officer to provide up-to-date information undermined the fairness of the decision.

Will Failure to Disclose All Relevant Information to the Disciplinary Decision Maker Make a Dismissal Unfair?

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Shared Parental Leave - Where Are We Now?

Friday, 28 February 2020

The question of whether it was discriminatory to offer enhanced maternity leave and not enhanced parental leave was put to the Court of Appeal last year. Following that decision one of the claimants involved sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Shared Parental Leave - Where Are We Now?

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Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Employers

Friday, 06 March 2020

Up to a fifth of the workforce may be off sick during the peak of a coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in the UK, the government has suggested.

Coronavirus and the Workplace - Advice for Employers

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Can a One-Off Act Qualify as a Provision, Criterion or Practice for Discrimination Claims?

Friday, 21 February 2020

For a one-off act to qualify as a 'Provision, Criterion or Practice' in a discrimination claim, there must be some indication of consistency in how similar cases are generally treated or how they would be treated in the future.

Can a One-Off Act Qualify as a Provision, Criterion or Practice for Discrimination Claims?

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New Guidance on Non-Disclosure Agreements

Friday, 21 February 2020

ACAS has published new guidance to help employers and workers understand what NDAs are and to discourage their misuse.

New Guidance on Non-Disclosure Agreements

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Compulsory Retirement Age - Is It Justified?

Friday, 14 February 2020

What are the risks facing employers who operate compulsory retirement age policies in the workplace?

Compulsory Retirement Age - Is It Justified?

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Whistleblowing Claims - The Risks of 'Going Public'

Friday, 14 February 2020

Whistleblowing cases are often complicated, with conflicting views on rights and wrongs. If the employee goes to the press, will the employer be at risk of further claims if it responds with public statements that damage the employee's reputation?

Whistleblowing Claims - The Risks of 'Going Public'

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How Is the Reference Period for Holiday Pay Calculations Changing?

Friday, 07 February 2020

On 6 April 2020 the holiday pay reference period is increasing. The key changes and what this means in practice are outlined in this article.

How Is the Reference Period for Holiday Pay Calculations Changing?