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The Bank Holiday for Her Majesty the Queen’s State Funeral

We consider the legal requirements; the moral position; and the practical issues of the bank holiday for the Queen’s state…
4 years ago
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“Fanciful” doctor’s victory in unfair dismissal claim

The handling of whistleblowing complaints by employers has been highlighted in the recent case of Mr Kumar and the Care…
4 years ago
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What happens to the earnings received by an employee when they have lied about their qualifications?

In the case of R v Andrewes [2022] UKSC 24, Mr Andrewes was appointed into a CEO position, after falsely…
4 years ago
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Whistleblowing – Actions Speak Louder Than Words

UK workers are protected from being subjected to detriment by their employer on the ground that they have made a…
4 years ago
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Employment status for tax purposes and employment rights won’t be aligned, Government confirms

The Government has published its response to an earlier consultation on employment status and employment status for tax purposes….
4 years ago
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Holiday Pay – Understanding the Supreme Court Judgment in Harpur Trust v Brazel

The Supreme Court in the UK passed a ruling which declared that part-year workers are entitled to the same holiday…
4 years ago
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Extension of ban on exclusivity clauses to include low income workers

The ban on exclusivity clauses will be extended to workers/employees that earn less than the Lower Earnings Limit….
4 years ago
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Changes to right to work and rent checks – a move in the right direction

On 17 December 2021, the Home Office announced further changes to right to work and rent checks which will come…
5 years ago
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Equal Pay and the Gender Pay Gap – What’s the Difference?

In legal terms the gender pay gap is different from an equal pay claim. We have set out a brief…
5 years ago
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‘Firing and Rehiring’ – New ACAS Guidance on Contractual Changes Published

Following the Government’s consultation on firing and rehiring practices, ACAS has published new guidance on changing employment contracts….
5 years ago
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New International Sportsperson Visa

The Home Office launched the new International Sportsperson Visa which replaces and merges the Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa……
5 years ago
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Mental Health in the Workplace

The workplace is one of the key environments that can affect our mental wellbeing and overall health….
5 years ago