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Darren Newman qualified as a barrister in 1990, and has represented both employers and employees at tribunal. He provides straightforward practical guidance on a wide range of employment law issues. Darren also works as a consultant editor for XpertHR.

    • Vaccinations
    • Self-isolation
    • Latest News

    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.

    • Case law
    • Belief discrimination
    • Latest News

    Gender-critical beliefs: Implications of EAT’s Forstater decision

    by Darren Newman 23 Jun 2021
    by Darren Newman 23 Jun 2021

    The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that the belief that “biological sex is real, important, immutable and not to...

    • Coronavirus
    • Vaccinations
    • Employment law

    No jab, no job policies: the legal issues

    by Darren Newman 18 May 2021
    by Darren Newman 18 May 2021

    Darren Newman examines the ongoing debate about whether employers can insist on employees being vaccinated against Covid-19 – a policy pithily summarised as no jab, no job.

    • Brexit
    • Case law
    • NHS

    Brexit and UK employment law

    by Darren Newman 20 Jan 2021
    by Darren Newman 20 Jan 2021

    Now that the UK and the EU have agreed on the position of the UK post-Brexit, HR is left wondering...

    • Coronavirus
    • Employment law
    • Latest News

    Extended furlough schemes: the issues HR needs to know about

    by Darren Newman 25 Nov 2020
    by Darren Newman 25 Nov 2020

    The extended furlough scheme has already been the subject of revised government guidance and a subsequent Treasury Direction. XpertHR consultant...

    • NHS
    • Latest News
    • Legal opinion

    Legal guidance: Whistleblowing in the NHS

    by Darren Newman 15 Mar 2019
    by Darren Newman 15 Mar 2019

    Consultant editor Darren Newman considers whistleblowing in the NHS, focusing on the public interest test and the danger of working...

    • Employment law
    • Latest News
    • Employment tribunals

    The case for an independent labour standards agency

    by Darren Newman 12 Oct 2018
    by Darren Newman 12 Oct 2018

    Consultant editor Darren Newman considers the current system of labour standards enforcement and suggests that the Government could play a...

    • Acas
    • Case law
    • Discipline

    Proceeding with a disciplinary hearing when companion unavailable

    by Darren Newman 4 Sep 2018
    by Darren Newman 4 Sep 2018

    XpertHR’s consultant editor Darren Newman looks at a recent decision highlighting the potential danger in proceeding with a disciplinary hearing...

    • Case law
    • Latest News
    • Minimum wage

    Sleepover exemption: At which point do sleep-in shifts stop counting as work?

    by Darren Newman 25 Jul 2018
    by Darren Newman 25 Jul 2018

    XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman looks at a recent case in which the Court of Appeal ruled that a care...

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Immigration

    Right to work in the UK: How much can employers rely on Home Office advice?

    by Darren Newman 25 Apr 2018
    by Darren Newman 25 Apr 2018

    XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman considers the implications of a recent case involving a Jamaican bus driver who was dismissed...

    • Discipline
    • Latest News
    • Discipline and grievances

    Misconduct dismissals: Could the long-established approach to fairness be open to question?

    by Darren Newman 28 Mar 2018
    by Darren Newman 28 Mar 2018

    XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman considers a recent case in which the Supreme Court judges seemed to cast doubt on...

    • Employment law
    • Latest News
    • Gig economy

    What will Pimlico Plumbers appeal mean for employment status?

    by Darren Newman 27 Feb 2018
    by Darren Newman 27 Feb 2018

    XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman considers the arguments before the Supreme Court in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith,...

    • Bullying and harassment
    • Gender
    • Gender pay gap

    Harassment and inequality: should some of the red-tape “burdens” be reinstated?

    by Darren Newman 26 Jan 2018
    by Darren Newman 26 Jan 2018

    XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman looks at amendments to “cut red tape” made to the Equality Act by the previous...

    • Compassionate leave
    • Bereavement

    Parental bereavement leave: a small step in the right direction

    by Darren Newman 18 Oct 2017
    by Darren Newman 18 Oct 2017

    While recognising the good intentions behind the recently published Parental Leave Bill, XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman questions the practical...

    • Gig economy
    • Employment contracts
    • Freelance workers

    What can we expect from the Supreme Court in the Pimlico Plumbers case?

    by Darren Newman 31 Aug 2017
    by Darren Newman 31 Aug 2017

    Consultant editor Darren Newman expresses surprise that Pimlico Plumbers was granted permission to appeal to the Supreme Court in a...

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