Centre for Ageing Better call for employers to do more for older workers
The Centre for Ageing Better has published a report setting out steps for employers to create a more supportive, age-positive culture.
11 October 2018
MoJ publish tables showing maximum and average ET awards 2017/8
The MoJ have published Tables which provide a breakdown of the awards made by tribunals for unfair dismissal and discrimination jurisdictions.
10 October 2018
Record £15.6 million underpayment identified for workers on the minimum wage
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) achieved record enforcement results in 2017/18, identifying £15.6million of national minimum wage underpayments.
9 October 2018
Homophobic comments were offensive and had nothing to do with religious belief
In Faraz v Core Education Trust, F was a Deputy Head Teacher. He was dismissed for gross misconduct for making homophobic comments
8 October 2018
Time Off for Public Duties Order 2018
The Time Off for Public Duties Order comes into force on 1 October 2018 amending the Employment Rights Act 1996 to grant unpaid time off.
4 October 2018
33% of employees would not report misconduct fearing job would be jeopardised
A survey has revealed that 67% of those who witnessed misconduct at work raised concerns, but 33% decided not to speak up.
3 October 2018
Morrisons facing equal pay claim worth over £1 billion
Leigh Day has lodged claims with Acas for female staff in Morrisons stores who believe they are paid less than men.
2 October 2018
Working in an open plan office did not place employee with asthma at a substantial disadvantage
In Browne v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, B has asthma and worked in the Met’s open plan Command Control Centre.
1 October 2018
Senior police officer faces action for saying ‘whiter than white’
A senior Metropolitan Police officer who used the phrase "whiter than white" in a briefing, is under investigation.
27 September 2018
Acas launches new advice on job references
Acas has guidance for employers and employees on job references based on their advice around the typical questions that they receive on their helpline.
26 September 2018