Employment Law
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Following the pandemic, flexible working practices have continued. The most common working pattern is a hybrid one in which employees split their time between the office and home. However, some...
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Earlier this month, the Department for Business and Trade released new guidance on the holiday pay and entitlement reforms from 1 January 2024. The guidance goes through changes to the...
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During the festive season, colleagues come together to celebrate the achievements of the past year at Christmas parties. With that being said, it should be remembered that office parties are...
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The decision has finally been given in the Agnew case – it confirms that when deciding whether a series of underpayments of holiday pay is linked, this will be determined...
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In the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provided helpful guidance in assessing whether an employer’s interference with an employee’s right to freedom of expression...
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ACAS has recently released new and updated guidance. The guidance affects the following: checking holiday entitlement and sick pay fit notes and proof of sickness time off for dependants/parents returning...
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Employers need to be aware of several areas where legislation is currently at various stages of development, which will become law over the next two years. The Protection from Redundancy...
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In May 2023, the BSI (UK National Standards Body), after extensive research and consultation with experts and the public, published a new standard (BS30416) which aims to help organisations better...
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Last month, the government announced plans to introduce new legislation to limit the duration of non-compete clauses, a type of restrictive covenant, as part of its drive for economic growth....
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In McQueen v General Optical Council [2023] EAT 36, the Employment Appeal Tribunal was asked to consider neurodiversity and discrimination arising in consequence of the Claimant’s disability. Background to the...
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This year there will be an additional bank holiday on 8 May 2023 to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. This may leave employers questioning whether staff...
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From 6 April 2023, the employment rates and limits will have their annual increase. In relation to employment tribunal claims, the new rates will apply where the effective date of...
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