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HMRC updates CEST tool and Employment Status Manual

Thursday, 19 October 2023

HMRC has released CEST 2.0, in an attempt to reduce criticism of the tool.

HMRC updates CEST tool and Employment Status Manual

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Sponsor licence holders asked to update Sponsor Management System to help UKVI conduct more audits remotely

Friday, 13 October 2023

Organisations which hold a sponsor licence are being asked to add Companies House reference numbers and National Insurance Numbers of their Key Personnel to their Sponsor Management System to increase UKVI audit capability.

Sponsor licence holders asked to update Sponsor Management System to help UKVI conduct more audits remotely

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The Supreme Court hands down judgment in case which has significant implications for holiday pay litigation across the UK.

Friday, 13 October 2023

In the long-awaited judgment, the Supreme Court has confirmed that claimants can recover underpaid holiday even where there has been a gap of more than three months between deductions.

The Supreme Court hands down judgment in case which has significant implications for holiday pay litigation across the UK.

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School not vicariously liable for actions of a student who sexually assaulted a pupil during work experience placement

Friday, 13 October 2023

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision that a school was not vicariously liable for the wrongdoing of a student, who sexually assaulted one of the school's pupils during a work experience placement.

School not vicariously liable for actions of a student who sexually assaulted a pupil during work experience placement

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NHS employer did not discriminate by dismissing female nurse for refusing to work weekends

Friday, 06 October 2023

The Trust's requirement for nurses to work flexibly in order to provide a 24/7 community nursing service, was a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

NHS employer did not discriminate by dismissing female nurse for refusing to work weekends

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EAT considers whistleblowing and causation

Friday, 06 October 2023

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has considered the losses flowing from whistleblowing detriment and the effect of intervening acts.

EAT considers whistleblowing and causation

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Statutory redundancy pay and suitable alternative employment

Friday, 06 October 2023

A Tribunal has found that an employee's entitlement to a statutory redundancy payment was not reinstated after they unreasonably rejected an offer of suitable alternative employment, and then changed their mind.

Statutory redundancy pay and suitable alternative employment

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Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill receives Royal Assent

Friday, 29 September 2023

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill received Royal Assent on 18 September 2023, becoming the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 (the Act).

Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill receives Royal Assent

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Government launches consultation on minimum service levels for healthcare

Friday, 29 September 2023

The Government is consulting on minimum service levels (MSLs) in hospitals during strikes.

Government launches consultation on minimum service levels for healthcare

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Case law update: failure to make reasonable adjustments

Friday, 29 September 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has issued helpful guidance on identifying time limits in claims for the failure to make reasonable adjustments, where the failure comes from an employer's inaction.

Case law update: failure to make reasonable adjustments

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EAT explains difference between termination by mutual consent and dismissal

Thursday, 21 September 2023

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) clarified the distinction between mutual agreement and employer-initiated dismissal.

EAT explains difference between termination by mutual consent and dismissal

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CIPD publishes guide for employers on supporting transgender and non-binary people at work

Thursday, 21 September 2023

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has released new guidance on transgender and non-binary diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

CIPD publishes guide for employers on supporting transgender and non-binary people at work

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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill amended by House of Lords

Thursday, 21 September 2023

The Government has previously confirmed its support for the Private Members' Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill, which is currently progressing through Parliament.

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill amended by House of Lords

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: impact on equal pay framework

Friday, 15 September 2023

The Government has confirmed that EU-derived equal pay protection will be replicated within our domestic legal framework after a raft of EU law is repealed at the end of 2023.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: impact on equal pay framework

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Dismissal of bank employee for use of offensive racial term during equality training session was unfair and discriminatory, Tribunal finds

Friday, 15 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that a manager who used an offensive racial term during a training session had been unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of something arising from his disability.

Dismissal of bank employee for use of offensive racial term during equality training session was unfair and discriminatory, Tribunal finds