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Cancer, Recruitment and Costly Assumptions

A care worker, Ms Lana Harber, has successfully brought claims for direct disability discrimination and discrimination arising from disability against…
4 hours ago
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Beware of Using AI in Redundancy Processes

A group of 26 current and former employees have filed a claim against Meta alleging that the company used artificial…
4 hours ago
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A Foot in the Door: The Employment Rights Act Reform Employers May Be Underestimating

Much of the attention surrounding the Employment Rights Act 2025 has understandably focused on the headline reforms: day-one unfair dismissal…
4 hours ago
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Too hot to work: A UK heat crisis

Many of us felt the effects of last week’s soaring temperatures. As a reminder of how disruptive extreme weather can…
7 months ago
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Victimisation: Don’t just do it ✅

The recent employment tribunal (ET) decision in Benassi v Maximus UK Services Ltd demonstrates why it is important for employers…
2 years ago
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Can comments about accents amount to harassment?

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case offers an important insight on handling discrimination and harassment claims. In Miss E….
2 years ago
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Ho Ho Oh No: 12 Employment Cases That Shocked in 2024

In the spirit of the season, we’re decking the halls with 12 unforgettable workplace mishaps of this year because who…
2 years ago
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Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Advice for Employers

The Employment Rights Bill aims to enact Labour’s manifesto commitment to strengthen workers’ rights and improve employment protections….
2 years ago
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A cautionary tale: The importance of proper process when investigating sexual harassment 

With the Worker Protection Act coming into force on 26 October 2024 a new duty was placed on employers to…
2 years ago
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Driving change: Bolt Drivers shift gears on employment rights

Recent employment tribunal decisions have brought the spotlight back onto worker classification in the gig economy. A ruling on 7…
2 years ago
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Did A Judge Really Say It Was More Acceptable to Swear in the North?

This question was considered in a recent tribunal case, which ruled that an employee was unfairly dismissed after finding that…
2 years ago
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Government Proposes Reforms to TUPE Obligations

The Government has published a consultation which is seeking views on proposals to refine and reform the Transfer of Undertakings…
2 years ago