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    Unions face ‘undermining’ their own action under Strikes Bill

    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2023
    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2023

    Legal academics have released criticism of the Strikes Bill, currently being scrutinised bin the House of Lords.

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    McDonald’s sexual harassment: with size comes responsibility

    by Susan Thompson and Andrew Lloyd 20 Feb 2023
    by Susan Thompson and Andrew Lloyd 20 Feb 2023

    Sexual harassment is a major workplace issue but what are businesses' responsibilities when it comes to preventing and responding to it?

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    Liz Truss: What will the new PM mean for employment law?

    by John Hayes 6 Sep 2022
    by John Hayes 6 Sep 2022

    Speculation is rife for what the new Prime Minister intends for employment law, but John Hayes believes the most likely outcome would be mere tinkering.

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    Why flexible working law fails new parents

    by Anthony Purvis 2 Sep 2022
    by Anthony Purvis 2 Sep 2022

    The government is yet to respond to its consultation on flexible working. Anthony Purvis looks at existing legislation and what...

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    Online right-to-work checks: what should employers do to prepare?

    by Nicola Smyrl 24 Aug 2022
    by Nicola Smyrl 24 Aug 2022

    Employment lawyer Nicola Smyrl examines the new rules and potential costs around digital right-to-work checks

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    Frewer v Google: How it’s getting harder to protect identities at tribunal

    by Caroline Philipps and Mike Tremeer 30 May 2022
    by Caroline Philipps and Mike Tremeer 30 May 2022

    Caroline Philipps and Mike Tremeer examine a recent appeal where redactions of client identities were refused.

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    Angela Rayner: Scandal highlights inaction to prevent harassment at work

    by Sarah Evans 27 Apr 2022
    by Sarah Evans 27 Apr 2022

    Employment lawyer Sarah Evans says the Angela Rayner scandal emphasises the government's inaction to introduce new duties on employers to prevent harassment at work.

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    EAT hears David Mackereth’s appeal against trans pronouns ruling

    by Rob Moss 29 Mar 2022
    by Rob Moss 29 Mar 2022

    Christian doctor dismissed for refusing to refer to transgender people by their preferred pronouns is appealing a 2019 judgment at the employment tribunal.

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    Scale-up visas: How employers can hire international talent

    by Vanessa Ganguin 16 Mar 2022
    by Vanessa Ganguin 16 Mar 2022

    As more details emerge of the government’s flagship Scale-up visa, Vanessa Ganguin examines the potential benefits for employers and applicants.

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    Pimlico Plumbers holiday pay ruling: four steps for employers

    by Holly Milne 9 Mar 2022
    by Holly Milne 9 Mar 2022

    The Court of Appeal judgment in Pimlico Plumbers v Smith ruled that holiday pay can carry over and accumulate until a contract ends. Holly Milne examines the detail

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    Is the law confusing around positive action and diversity in the private sector?

    by Ranjit Dhindsa 25 Feb 2022
    by Ranjit Dhindsa 25 Feb 2022

    Diversity in the workplace is unanimously agreed to be a good thing, but the law governing routes to achieving this is less favourably regarded.

    • Working from home
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    Flexible working requests: what is an employer’s obligation?

    by Jade Ferguson 4 Feb 2022
    by Jade Ferguson 4 Feb 2022

    It is imperative that employers understand how to handle flexible working requests and consider the risks associated with them.

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    How does the NHS mandatory jab U-turn affect other employers?

    by Rob Moss 2 Feb 2022
    by Rob Moss 2 Feb 2022

    This week’s 11th hour decision not to make vaccination against Covid-19 a condition of employment in NHS and social care...

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    Reducing sick pay for the unvaccinated: what are the pitfalls for employers?

    by Darren Newman 31 Jan 2022
    by Darren Newman 31 Jan 2022

    Darren Newman explains the potential risks reducing sick pay for the unvaccinated in terms of contractual entitlements, discrimination and employee relations.

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    Can you reduce contractual sick pay for unvaccinated staff?

    by Jo Moseley 20 Jan 2022
    by Jo Moseley 20 Jan 2022

    As some employers reveal that they have removed contractual sick pay from unvaccinated staff, Joanne Moseley examines the legal risks...

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