Employment Law Brief

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?

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?

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Do You Think About Your Jurisdiction Clause?

Friday, 07 February 2020

A recent case suggests that you may want to adapt your standard wording in some circumstances.

Do You Think About Your Jurisdiction Clause?

How Is the ICO's Guidance on GDPR Changing?

Friday, 07 February 2020

ICO changes guidance on timescales for complying with subject access requests.

How Is the ICO's Guidance on GDPR Changing?

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Upcoming Changes to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay

Friday, 31 January 2020

Employers are not currently obliged to grant compassionate leave (or provide pay during any such leave) in the event of bereavement or family illness. The legal position will change from 6 April 2020 when new statutory rights come into force.

Upcoming Changes to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay

Brexit - What's Changing for Employers of EU Nationals?

Friday, 31 January 2020

The UK will leave the European Union (EU) at 11.00pm (UK time) today and while there has been much debate about how such an historic event will be marked, many employers will be wondering what happens next.

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How to Tackle Harassment and Sexual Harassment at Work

Friday, 31 January 2020

All employers have a duty of care to protect their workers' health and safety. Employers will be legally liable for harassment in the workplace if they have not taken reasonable steps to prevent it.