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In July 2021 the government announced a new piece of legislation called The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Although this was not an employment law piece of legislation but under health and social care, it required all workers within…
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Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch will be celebrated with a 4-day weekend of national celebrations. The extra bank holiday will be allocated on Friday the 3 June 2022. This will be achieved by moving the second May bank holiday to Thursday the 2 June 2022.
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All employers are under a duty to comply with health and safety laws, to ensure the safety of their staff, visitors and contractors on site. The following factors need to be taken into consideration.
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The importance of demonstrating a sound flexible working outcome is fundamental to avoiding costly discrimination claims. In the case of Alice Thompson v Manor Estates (2021), Thompson was awarded £185,000 in a sex discrimination case because her employer refused to let her leave work at 5pm to pick…
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Employers seeking to enforce compulsory vaccination policy need to be very cautious as the matter has yet to be determined by the Employment Tribunals on the grounds of legality. Such a policy can be deemed intrusive and could result in a claim against the employer on the grounds of constructive dis…
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What knowledge does an employer need to have for an employee to pursue a disability discrimination claim?
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In the case of Agbeze v Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, Mr Agbeze (A) was on a zero-hours contract and under the terms of this contract there was no obligation on the Employer to provide work and no obligation on (A) to accept any work offered to him.
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Mental health is of great importance as it keeps us all physically well. Having an absent employee (poorly managed) is emotionally draining for the person. It is the duty of the employer to provide welfare support to aid a healthy recovery.
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Where there is no business to business relationship in place between the parties, and (2) from the above does not apply, and the set up between the contractor and the person is a casual arrangement with no obligation to offer work, but where work is offered, but there is no obligation to accept the…
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There has been an interesting case over whether professional football referees have employment status when simply providing their services as a single assignment in circumstances where those instructing them do not have overall control of their activities.
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18th October is World Menopause Day. This condition may affect most women at some stage of their latter life. As menopausal women make up a huge number of the workforce, it is beneficial for employers to understand the condition and effects that it will have within the workplace.
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As more and more businesses reopen and staff begin to return to work, employers need to ensure that their premises are and remain safe. Scientists have identified that ventilation in the workplace can play a leading role in spreading COVID-19. It is therefore important that employers’ pay particular…
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When considering direct and indirect discrimination issues in the workplace two latest legal precedents should be carefully considered by employers and HR practitioners.
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal on 2nd June 2021 made its judgement in F Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd. Its decision has effectively extended the protection available to striking employees.
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Furlough ends on 30th September 2021. Employers would have already thought ahead and have written to their furloughed staff with what happens next.
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Upon a successful recruitment process, an offer of employment and contract of employment is released to the nominated candidate.
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Prior to the case of G4S Cash Solutions v Powell 2016, case law had suggested that the duty to make reasonable adjustments now under section 20 Equality Act 2010 did not usually extend to pay related matters as the rationale was that adjustments were more related to the role or to provide another ro…
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12th September 2021 marks Disability Awareness Day – this day highlights what we can all do to support disabled people to live and work independently. Employers should be supportive and to make reasonable adjustments where necessary.
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Employers are required to check their employee’s immigration status and right to work. The verification of the documents must be recorded on the HR file. Employers are advised to consult with and follow the Home Office guidance to ensure they carry out the documents checks correctly.
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During the pandemic period, employees have been working from home and/or their normal work premises. Where they were working a combination of both, it is referred to as Hybrid Working.
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