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Policy to Practice: Navigating Changes in Planning Enforcement

On 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and…
2 years ago
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The Role of Instant Messaging in Financial Services

In the wake of the global pandemic, there has been a prolific increase in remote and hybrid working among employees,…
2 years ago
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Should mental health challenges mitigate misconduct sanctions?

A scientist at AstraZeneca, Dr James Muir, has been found by the Employment Tribunal to have been unfairly and wrongly…
2 years ago
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Anti-Zionism held to be a Protected Belief

Having been accused of antisemitic comments, a sociology professor, David Miller at the University of Bristol has been found to…
2 years ago
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Is time of the essence? Constructive dismissal claims

A constructive unfair dismissal claim can be brought where an employee feels they have no choice but to resign because…
3 years ago
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Gender: Offensive Speech or Freedom of Expression?

The Employment Tribunal has ruled in favor of social worker who faced suspension over her expression of gender critical views…
3 years ago
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Historic Video: Immediate Dismissal or Prejudiced Mistake?

A warehouse worker was recently found to be unfairly dismissed after his employer dismissed him amid concerns of damage to…
3 years ago
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Regulatory Shake-Up: New Rules for Holiday Pay & TUPE

The government intend to reduce bureaucracy, reduce reporting requirements and simplify processes, while safekeeping employment rights….
3 years ago
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Pregnancy Discrimination Controversy for Lloyds Bank

Ms Alicja Banks was subject to pregnancy discrimination and constructively unfairly dismissed after her pregnancy concerns were not taken seriously….
3 years ago
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Wear Makeup – a Reasonable Request or Sexual Harassment?

The Employment Tribunal found that instructing female employees to wear makeup can constitute sexual harassment under the Equality Act 2010….
3 years ago
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Sector

The Financial Conduct Authority have made it clear that diversity and inclusion (D&I) is essential for a healthy firm culture….
3 years ago
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World Mental Health Day – still a ‘work’ in progress?

Last year’s Health and Safety England statistics found there were 17 million working days lost due to work-related stress, depression…
3 years ago