Employment Law Archives

EAT Rules Tribunal Overlooked Redeployment Option in Assessing Fairness of Disabled Employee’s Dismissal

Learn about an important ruling in Bugden v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2024] EAT 80 regarding a tribunal's failure to consider redeployment as a reasonable adjustment in the case of…

Tribunal Finds That Gender-Critical Employee Faced Discrimination and was Constructively Dismissed

Learn about the landmark employment tribunal case of Adams v Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre regarding discrimination and constructive dismissal due to gender-critical beliefs.

Office Chairs Filling Up, And Tribunals Are Too…

Employers are increasingly pushing for a return to the office, with some companies advocating for a full five-day workweek, while others set a minimum number of required in-office days. In…

Understanding the New Statutory Right to Carer’s Leave

As of April 6, 2024, employees have a statutory right to unpaid carer’s leave. In light of this change, both the UK government and Acas have released brief guidance to…

The 2024 Neurodiversity Index: A Call to Action for Inclusive Workplaces

The City & Guilds Foundation has released its 2024 Neurodiversity Index, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges in Neuroinclusion. The report shows that more organisations are developing Neuroinclusion strategies. Despite…

John Lewis Rewrites the Rules

In a bid to make its hiring process more inclusive, John Lewis has taken a fresh approach by publishing job interview questions on its website. This allows candidates to prepare…

Supporting Disabled Employees

On April 9, 2024, the UK government released updated guidance for line managers, specifically focused on recruiting, managing, and developing disabled employees. This latest version, crafted in partnership with the…

Navigating the New EHRC Guidance: Family Friendly Rights

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released new guidance aimed at helping employers better understand their responsibilities toward pregnant employees and those entitled to family-related leave. These updates,…

AI Skills Drive Productivity & Pay

The PwC’s 2024 report has revealed that AI exposed sectors are witnessing the greatest growth in labour productivity, with the jobs requiring AI skills attracting substantial wage premiums. Productivity and…

New Tipping Policy Shakes Up London Restaurant Scene

A London restaurant, Ping Pong, has introduced a new tipping policy in anticipation of the upcoming Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. Understanding the Tipping Act The Employment (Allocation of…

The Hidden Cost of Working from Home

A recent study by the University of Warsaw has shed light on a significant issue facing remote workers in the UK. The research indicates that individuals who work entirely from…

EAT Decision: When Does a Volunteer Become a Worker?

In a significant decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has decided that a volunteer can be classified as a worker if they are entitled to remuneration for their activities. This…

Can Out Of Work Criminal Allegations Justify Dismissal?

Dealing with an employee who has been arrested, charged, or convicted of an offence unrelated to their work is undeniably a challenging task for any employer. It’s a situation that…

Enhanced Redundancy Protections

Effective from April 6, 2024, the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 extend the existing statutory protection against redundancy. These regulations now safeguard pregnant women,…

Your Guide to the New Flexible Working Code

On 6 April 2024, the new Code of Practice on flexible working requests came into force.. This aligns with the enactment of the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which…

New Regulations Alter Statutory Paternity Leave

The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/329) apply specifically to children expected to be born or adopted after 6 April 2024, or whose placement for adoption or entry into…

Disabled Council Employee Awarded £4.6 Million

An employment tribunal has recently ruled in favour of a disabled council employee, granting her a substantial £4.6 million following her dismissal while on sick leave. The employee, who suffers…

New Rates: National Minimum Wage

Effective 1 April 2024, the increased national minimum wage rates are as follows:

Red Card for Manchester United: Employee Pay Data Breach

Manchester United is currently caught in legal proceedings stemming from a data breach in 2018. The breach occurred when the football club inadvertently sent a single file containing sensitive information,…

Sharing Personal Data in Mental Health Emergencies for Employers

The ICO has released guidance to assist employers in understanding the permissible sharing of personal data during mental health crises in the workplace. The guidance emphasizes that data protection should…

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EAT Rules Tribunal Overlooked Redeployment Option in Assessing Fairness of Disabled Employee’s Dismissal

Tribunal Finds That Gender-Critical Employee Faced Discrimination and was Constructively Dismissed

Office Chairs Filling Up, And Tribunals Are Too…

Understanding the New Statutory Right to Carer’s Leave

The 2024 Neurodiversity Index: A Call to Action for Inclusive Workplaces

John Lewis Rewrites the Rules

Supporting Disabled Employees

Navigating the New EHRC Guidance: Family Friendly Rights

AI Skills Drive Productivity & Pay

New Tipping Policy Shakes Up London Restaurant Scene

The Hidden Cost of Working from Home

EAT Decision: When Does a Volunteer Become a Worker?

Can Out Of Work Criminal Allegations Justify Dismissal?

Enhanced Redundancy Protections

Your Guide to the New Flexible Working Code

New Regulations Alter Statutory Paternity Leave

Disabled Council Employee Awarded £4.6 Million

New Rates: National Minimum Wage

Red Card for Manchester United: Employee Pay Data Breach

Sharing Personal Data in Mental Health Emergencies for Employers