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Mandatory vaccinations for health and social care staff

The Secretary of State is now considering whether mandatory vaccinations should still be a requirement for deployment….
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All in a Day’s Work: Grievances

This month’s podcast covers grievances at work. Employment Lawyers Alex Harper and Nicola O’Dwyer talk through the ins and outs…
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Cuts to sick pay for unvaccinated staff who are self-isolating

Several retailers including Next, IKEA and Ocado have opted to remove company sick pay provisions for members of staff who…
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Right to work checks from 6 April 2022

From 6 April 2022, employers will no longer be able to carry out a manual right to work check on…
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All in a Day’s Work: Disciplinary Processes

The first in Herrington Carmichael’s “All in a Day’s Work” series, this episode looks at the disciplinary process used by…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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……
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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….
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Tipping changes in the hospitality sector

Upcoming changes to the law will make it illegal for employers to keep tips rather than passing them on to…
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Changes to the Immigration Rules – September 2021

The latest changes coming into force under the Immigration Rules are aimed at increasing the scope of those eligible to…