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What is the question: Is a four day working week without a pay cut the future? So what is happening? Currently a number of businesses are undergoing a trial of a 4-day working week with no loss of pay and it appears that the majority of these businesses may consider continuing with the arrangem…
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What is the question: Can an employee who lied on their CV about their qualifications and work experience be stripped of their earnings following conviction for theft and fraud? What is the risk/threat? Although the courts can issue a confiscation order stripping the employee of the ‘difference’…
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What is the question: Do employees have a right to time off for fertility treatment? What is the risk/threat? The Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill is awaiting its second reading in the House of Commons and seeks to give employees the legal right to have time off from work for appoin…
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The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into law on the 1 December 2022 and will directly affect employers in Wales who provide employees accommodation for their employee as part of their employment contract.
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The workplace is often a reflection of the local community it is based in, representing different nationalities, races, genders, creeds, languages, and religions. This includes people with different sexual orientations. This multi-faceted environment should be welcomed as a positive, as we can all l…
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Following the controversial decision by the Supreme Court in Harper Trust v. Brazel, the government has issued a consultation paper on proposals to rectify the impact of the case when calculating holiday pay for employees who have varied and irregular hours.
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In the case of Weiss Technik UK v. Davies, the High Court extended legal protection for employers concerned to safeguard their confidential company information. Mere possession of information may be upheld as a breach of confidentiality.
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Back in July 2022, the Women and Equalities Committee of the House of Commons published a report that highlighted how the current law did not protect working women with menopausal issues, with many experienced and talented women at the peak of their careers having to leave their employment this impa…
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New draft statutory code on dismissal and re-engagement introduced by the Government - January 2023
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Employers should plan forward to deal with staff shortages due to parent employees not being able to work due to strike action. Employers have a duty to correctly assess dependent leave requests. Employers must review their policy and take advice on forward planning for strike action.
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This article describes what businesses can do as part of their hiring process to mark the 10th anniversary of the introduction of criminal records checks!
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A recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) gives further guidance on the extent of an employer’s obligation to make reasonable adjustments in circumstances where an employee has a disability- Hilaire v Luton Borough Council
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With the continuing and difficult financial crisis caused by the cost of living and rising interest rates, businesses will be faced with a situation where they may have to pursue individuals and other businesses for unpaid invoices. Businesses wishing to enforce a breach of contract claim should be…
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The law on dismissing a pregnant employee or an employee on maternity leave can be very complex and likely to get a lot more complicated moving forward when the Bill becomes law and Employers must be mindful of ensuring they meet their obligations towards such employees to avoid discrimination claim…
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What does it mean when oral or written communication are referred to as ‘Without Prejudice’ and ‘Without Prejudice Save As To Costs’? It is important that as a businessperson you understand the difference to avoid legal complications.
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Previously, The Equality Act 2010 imposed liability on employers for harassment by third parties of their employees if it occurred at least three times and was not addressed by the employer. However, these provisions were repealed on October 1, 2013, with a government in July 2012 looking to introdu…
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The Supreme Court has made a major decision the case of Hastings v Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd [2022]. For the time it assessed the meaning of a defective product under the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The product in question was a hip prosthesis.
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A substantial majority of health and safety prosecutions are brought against corporate entities rather than individuals. However, there is a noticeable shift (due to the HSE Enforcement Policy Guidelines) towards personal liability under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, enforced by HSE and l…
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By taking a few pre-party steps, such as reminding staff that they are "still at work" and employees following simple rules of behaviour, the event can be a fun-filled success, to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, race, sex, nationality, etc.
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has the authority to levy fines up to £17.5 million or 4% of a company's annual global revenue, whichever is larger for data protection breaches.
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