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Vexatious Claimant Rightly Subject to Costs Order

Friday, 11 August 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal in Scotland has dismissed a claimant's appeal against the dismissal of his sex discrimination claim, and the imposition of a costs order against him.

Vexatious Claimant Rightly Subject to Costs Order

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Medical Incapacity Dismissal Fair Despite Repeated Postponements

Friday, 04 August 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a Tribunal decision that an employee was fairly dismissed for medical incapacity, despite the termination date being postponed on several occasions.

Medical Incapacity Dismissal Fair Despite Repeated Postponements

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HMRC and HM Treasury Publish Consultation on Tax Incentives for Employer Occupational Health Investment

Friday, 04 August 2023

HMRC and HM Treasury Publish Consultation on Tax Incentives for Employer Occupational Health Investment

HMRC and HM Treasury Publish Consultation on Tax Incentives for Employer Occupational Health Investment

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Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill Becomes Law

Friday, 04 August 2023

After a turbulent passage through Parliament, the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has now received Royal Assent.

Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill Becomes Law

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EAT Finds That Unilateral Variation of Contract Constituted Dismissal

Friday, 28 July 2023

The EAT considered whether an employee's contract of employment had been terminated by the employer's unilateral imposition of new terms of employment.

EAT Finds That Unilateral Variation of Contract Constituted Dismissal

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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Issues a Call for Evidence on Non-statutory Flexible Working

Friday, 28 July 2023

The DBT call for evidence on non-statutory flexible working follows the enactment of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act and the recently opened ACAS consultation on a new draft code of practice.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Issues a Call for Evidence on Non-statutory Flexible Working

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High Court Dismisses Application for Interim Injunction Against Former Employee

Friday, 28 July 2023

A former employer has failed in their application for an interim injunction against an employee who resigned in breach of the notice provisions in her employment contract.

High Court Dismisses Application for Interim Injunction Against Former Employee

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No Tax Deduction for Accommodation Expenses of Employees Working Away from Home Through Choice

Friday, 21 July 2023

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has confirmed the correct approach to the tax deductibility of employee expenses.

No Tax Deduction for Accommodation Expenses of Employees Working Away from Home Through Choice

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Striking Workers No Longer Able to Be Replaced by Agency Staff

Friday, 21 July 2023

The High Court has upheld a judicial review of Regulations made last year to allow businesses to use agency staff to cover striking workers. Following the decision, the Regulations have been quashed.

Striking Workers No Longer Able to Be Replaced by Agency Staff

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Discrimination Arising from Disability

Friday, 21 July 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an incorrect belief that a disabled employee was working whilst off sick, was discrimination arising from disability.

Acas Consultation on New Draft Code of Practice on Handling Flexible Working Requests

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ACAS Consultation on New Draft Code of Practice on Handling Flexible Working Requests

Friday, 21 July 2023

ACAS is consulting on an updated statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working, in anticipation of changes to the flexible work request framework.

ACAS Consultation on New Draft Code of Practice on Handling Flexible Working Requests

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Government Report on Shared Parental Leave Reveals Low Take-up by Eligible Parents

Friday, 14 July 2023

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has published an evaluation report on the Shared Parental leave (SPL) scheme. Take-up rates remain very low, with only 1% of eligible mothers and 5% of eligible fathers or partners taking SPL.

Government Report on Shared Parental Leave Reveals Low Take-up by Eligible Parents

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Gender Pay Gap Reporting - Non-compliant Employers Named and Shamed

Friday, 14 July 2023

Eight employers who failed to report their gender pay gap by the deadline, have been named by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Gender Pay Gap Reporting - Non-compliant Employers Named and Shamed

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Gender Critical Researcher Awarded Over £100,000 in Compensation

Friday, 14 July 2023

Maya Forstater, the claimant in a high-profile case has been awarded £105,778.47 in compensation for her direct discrimination claim relating to her expression of gender-critical beliefs.

Gender Critical Researcher Awarded Over £100,000 in Compensation

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Employment Status and Dual Employment

Friday, 14 July 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that a taxi driver could not simultaneously be an employee and worker of two different employers in respect of the same work.

Employment Status and Dual Employment