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Office Christmas Parties and Employment Law in the UK: What You Need to Know
Posted: 21st November 2023
Office Christmas parties are a festive and eagerly-awaited event for many employees. However, it’s important to remember that employment laws still apply during these celebrations. Employers and employees should be aware of their rights, responsibilities, and potential legal issues that may arise. In this article, we’ll explore some key considerations regarding employment laws and office […]
Employment Tribunal Awards 2022/23: A Year of Transition and Shifting Trends
Posted: 9th November 2023
After two years of disruption and transition in the employment tribunal system, the statistics for April 2022 to March 2023 offer a fascinating look into the landscape of workplace disputes and tribunal awards. It’s essential to recognise the impact of data transitions in the Employment Tribunal’s case management system. Transitioning to the new Employment Case […]
It is not seen as rude if individuals do not use the word ‘please’ …
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In a unanimous judgment by the employment tribunal, the judge dismissed a case brought by a London chef who was sacked after refusing to do tasks until asked politely. The tribunal accepted that a failure to say please in a kitchen environment was not rudeness, it was a matter of practicality. It was accepted that […]
Menopause Support in UK Workplaces: Breaking the Silence
Posted: 17th October 2023
Challenges and Future Directions While there have been positive developments in menopause support, there is still much work to be done. The UK government and industry bodies can play a significant role in driving change by encouraging more companies to adopt menopause-friendly policies and practices. Moreover, fostering a culture of open conversation about menopause is […]
Settlement Agreement & Future Claims
Posted: 23rd May 2023
Is it possible to waive unknown future claims with a Settlement Agreement? In Bathgate v Technip UK Ltd [2022] EAT 155, the Scottish Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that section 147 of the Equality Act 2010 does not allow a qualifying settlement agreement to settle future claims that are unknown to the parties at the […]
How much is the minimum wage?
Posted: 5th December 2022
From the 1 April 2023 the minimum wage, known officially as the National Living Wage, will increase, following the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission (LPC). The increase varies depending on the age of the worker. Here is a guide of what the hourly minimum wage entitlement will be: National Living Wage Rate from […]
Overview of LGBT Discrimination
Posted: 21st June 2022
The Equality Act 2010 (the “Act”) prohibits workplace discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual workers from direct and indirection discrimination, victimisation and harassment at work. The Act also protects individuals who are incorrectly (or even correctly) presumed to have a particular sexual orientation. The Act protects people from […]
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: Are you entitled to the additional bank holiday?
Posted: 23rd May 2022
On 6th February this year Her Majesty the Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, it has been announced that there will be an extra bank holiday which will […]
Unfair dismissal – Rodgers VS. Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd
Posted: 13th May 2022
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that an employee who refused to return to work during the Covid-19 pandemic was not automatically unfairly dismissed. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the Employment Tribunal decision in the case of Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd that an employee who was dismissed after he refused to […]
T.M Lewin to pay its workers £439,000 after losing employment lawsuit.
Posted: 5th May 2022
Before employees can be made redundant in certain circumstances, consultation is legally required and involves a specific process which must be followed. If you’re an employer and you are not sure whether you need to consult your employees in your situation, you could choose to carry out consultation anyway to help avoid any risks. You […]
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