Legal privilege lost where discriminatory dismissal made to look like redundancy
In X v. Y Ltd, Y lodged a claim alleging disability discrimination and victimisation.
20 August 2018
ONS figures show sickness absence dropped to record low in 2017
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that employees took an average of 4.1 days off sick in 2017.
16 August 2018
ET rules belief in Scottish independence is a protected philosophical belief
An ET has decided in a preliminary hearing that an ex-employee's belief in Scottish independence qualifies as a protected philosophical belief.
15 August 2018
Bosses are not hiring women because they ‘might start a family soon’
Research of 501 bosses of SMEs reveals that one in three bosses admit they have or would reject a female job applicant.
14 August 2018
Inconsistency in treatment for like misconduct not properly considered
The Guide to handling disciplinary procedures highlights that one of the points to be considered when deciding on any disciplinary action.
13 August 2018
Multi-million-pound fund to help tackle the disability employment gap launched
A £4.2 million fund to support people with mental health or musculoskeletal conditions to stay in work has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions.
9 August 2018
Employer toolkit for helping EU citizens use the EU Settlement Scheme
The Government have published an employer toolkit to equip employers with the right tools and information to support EU citizens.
8 August 2018
Committee reports calls for consultation on introducing maximum workplace temperatures
A report into ‘Heatwaves: adapting to climate change’ has been published calls on the Government to take action to improve working conditions.
7 August 2018
Bank liable for sexual assaults by doctor appointed to carry out medical examinations
In Various Claimants v Barclays Bank plc, medical examinations were a requirement of the Claimants' employment, or a condition of a job offer made to applicants.
6 August 2018
Women and Equalities Committee publishes report on older people and employment
The Women and Equalities Committee have published a report on older people and employment
2 August 2018