BEIS inquiry on delivering on fair pay
The BEIS Committee is conducting an inquiry into compliance by private business with gender pay gap reporting and to consider what steps they are taking to address the gap.
26 April 2018
ICO Lawful basis for processing tool published
The Information Commissioners Office has produced an online lawful basis interactive guidance tool to give tailored guidance on which lawful basis is likely to be most appropriate for an organisation’s data processing activities.
25 April 2018
IWGB applies for judicial review on outsourced workers’ union recognition right
The IWGB has filed a claim for judicial review challenging the decision to not hear an application for trade union recognition. for the purposes of collective bargaining on behalf of some of the University of London's outsourced workers.
24 April 2018
Denial of full pay for father taking parental leave was not direct sex discrimination
Ali complained that as a male employee, he was entitled to only two weeks paid leave following the birth of his child, whereas a female employee, would be entitled to 14 weeks’ full pay following the birth of her child.
23 April 2018
Government publishes research into programmes helping people to return to work
The Government Equalities Office has published details of its qualitative research among employers that had recently run specialist programmes designed to bring returners back into work.
19 April 2018
Acas publishes a new guide on agency workers
Acas has published a new guide on agency workers after one in four calls to its helpline revealed that many of them were not aware of their legal rights.
18 April 2018
EHRC publishes ‘Turning the tables: ending sexual harassment at work’
The EHRC have published a report 'Turning the tables: ending sexual harassment at work' sharing evidence about sexual harassment in the workplace and making recommendations about how to end sexual harassment.
17 April 2018
Unlawful deduction claims before 1 July 2015 not subject to any limitation period
The Deduction from Wages (Limitation) Regulations 2014 impose a 2-year limitation period on compensation for claims of unauthorised deduction from wages presented on or after 1 July 2015.
16 April 2018
Grant to support disabled people in the workplace rises by over a third
Disabled employees are now able to benefit from a £15,000 rise in Access to Work grants to assist them at work, following new measures approved by Parliament.
12 April 2018
Consultation on parental bereavement leave and pay
The Government is seeking views on options for regulations to fulfil certain provisions contained in the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill which is currently being considered in Parliament.
11 April 2018