Darren Newman

Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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