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Does it ever pay to be rude?

Employee dismissal backfires: worker wins unfair dismissal claim against employer after being fired for insulting a customer….
2 years ago
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Piece by Piece: Employment Rights Bill Teases Big Changes

Yesterday, the UK Government revealed the Employment Rights Bill (the Bill), which set out their Plan to Make Work Pay….
2 years ago
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Are you ready for the new duty to prevent sexual harassment?

With only three weeks to go until the Worker Protection Act 2024 comes into force on 26 October 2024, it’s…
2 years ago
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Labour’s 100-day countdown: Will new employees draw the short straw on day one employment rights?

As the 100-day deadline for Labour’s new legislation approaches, the Financial Times reported last week that UK employers will retain…
2 years ago
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Marital Discrimination

Marriage and civil partnerships are one of the nine protected characteristics listed under the Equality Act 2010….
4 years ago
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Can I monitor my employees and workers?

Employers may be considering how they can ensure that employees remain efficient and are working appropriately and effectively whilst out…
4 years ago
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Dyslexia discrimination – where did M&S go wrong?

Earlier this year, the Employment Tribunal found that Rita Jandu, a former Marks & Spencer Plc (M&S) employee with dyslexia…
4 years ago
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It’s the most wonderful time for a beer?

A Christmas party is great for employers to reward hard work, but there’s many clients who have seen complaints, grievances…
4 years ago
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Potential Significant Reforms for HR Teams in Financial Services

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans on 9th December 2022 to review the Senior Managers and Certification (SMCR) regime….
4 years ago
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Changes made to flexible working requests

The Government has yesterday released the outcome of its consultation, Making Flexible Working the Default….
4 years ago
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Equal Pay Day 2022

All employers in the UK have a legal obligation to ensure that men and women receive equal pay for performing…
4 years ago
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Football is coming…to work? Top tips for employers for the World Cup 2022

ACAS has given advice encouraging employers to consider a degree of flexibility over the World Cup period….
4 years ago