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Foundations for a flexible working environment

Currently, employees who have had at least 26 weeks’ continuous service are able to make a request for flexible working….
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When might employers be liable for an employee’s wrongdoing?

The 2020 cases of both Morrisons and Barclays Bank established a two-stage test to determine whether an employer is liable…
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Can farfetched allegations still constitute sexual harassment at work?

In the case, the Claimant made a number of complaints during her employment but none related to sexual harassment….
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Government announces intention for employment law reform

Last week, the government released its policy paper on ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ where it said how it…
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Sexual harassment at work – where to draw the line?

The Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance advises that unwanted conduct of a sexual nature includes a wide range of…
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Case Update – Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses

Non-compete provisions which restrict a former employer for working for a competitor is not uncommon but……
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Coronation Bank Holiday – the right to a day off?

Legally speaking, employees don’t automatically have a statutory right to take paid time off for a bank holiday….
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Dress codes and the risk of discrimination

Many leisure and hospitality businesses maintain dress codes, uniform policies and grooming policies for their employees….
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How Can Employers Close the #Genderpaygap?

Six Years – No Progress. On 4 April, the deadline for gender pay gap reporting passed for private sector employers….
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Stress Awareness Month – what are employers’ responsibilities?

April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’. The purpose of it is to try and increase awareness about both the causes and…
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Work party harassment and Vento Bands updates

Sexual harassment occurring at work or at work-related events is a significant risk to businesses for many reasons….
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Spring Budget 2023 and the impact on FS employers

In this year’s Spring Budget, Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s growth plans, including to break down “barriers that stop…