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Firefighter’s breaks on standby may be classed as “working time” under the WTD

A firefighter has challenged his employer’s decision to make his daily rest breaks unpaid, unless there was an emergency call-out. During the firefighter’s rest breaks, he was allowed to go…

The UK’s Immigration Rules have been changed

Changes introduced by the Covid-19 pandemic have affected British and foreign nationals working and living in the UK. The government published its ‘Statement of Changes HC617’ to the UK’s immigration…

Care home workers to self-certify their medical exemption from a Covid vaccine

In September 2021, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed it will introduce a temporary system which will enable care home workers or volunteers who are exempt from…

Morrisons will stop paying sick pay to staff who refuse to be COVID-19 vaccinated

On October 1, the government announced that all adults had now been offered the opportunity to be double vaccinated against Covid-19. As a result, Morrisons announced that from this date,…

Redundancy dismissal not necessarily unfair if employees cannot appeal

In a recent case of dismissal by reason of redundancy, the claimants were not allowed to appeal against their dismissal due to redundancy, so they each brought claims of unfair…

Failure to comply with subject access request results in ICO enforcement notice

First Choice Selection Services Ltd (First Choice) were sent a subject access request by a data subject who was bringing an employment tribunal claim. First Choice stated they would not…

Carer of disabled parent claims indirect associative discrimination

The claimant, a principal carer who worked at home to care for her disabled mother, was employed by Nationwide as a Senior Lending Manager on a homeworker contract. The claimant…

NICs and dividend tax rates set to increase from April 2022

In September 2021, the government announced it will raise the rates of dividend tax and some National Insurance contributions (NICs) by 1.25%, although NIC rates are set to be lowered…

Tribunal claims for dismissals at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic

Two recent claims brought to the employment tribunal are based on dismissals that took place at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the first case, when the pandemic started,…

ONS data suggests home-workers are more likely to plan for a later retirement

The Office for National Statistics have recently released data from June to July 2020 that shows home-workers are more likely to plan for a later retirement. Of those workers who…

Employee on long-term sick leave was victimised by not being furloughed

An employer (a hotel) who did not furlough its employee under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has had a victimisation claim brought against it at a preliminary hearing, since…

Employer not required to disclose email stating plans to dismiss employee

Generally, documents relevant to disputes are subject to disclosure. An exception to this rule is the legal professional privilege, which protects against the disclosure of communication exchanged between professional legal…

Menopause may become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

The chair of the Women and Equalities Committee has been leading an inquiry into analysing the extent to which menopausal women experience discrimination in the workplace. Some menopausal women who…

Pregnant actor denied playing a role wins tribunal claim

An actor brought an employment tribunal claim for pregnancy and maternity discrimination. The actor starred in the first series of a television programme but, due to her visible pregnancy, she…

Legal 500 recognition – employment

We are very proud of the Morgan LaRoche Limited employment team Hannah Belton, Sophie Ray and Hannah Francis-Hopkins for once again being recognised for their expertise by the Legal 500. The team is described as: “Responsive,…

Legal 500 recognition – sport

The efforts of our sport team at Morgan LaRoche have again been recognised in the Legal 500. With William Barletta overseeing matters, and Christopher Evans being a key contact, the…

Legal 500 – general crime and fraud

The efforts of our general crime and fraud team at Morgan LaRoche have again been recognised in the Legal 500. The “market-leading reputation” of the team has seen it deal…

Legal 500 recognition – construction

Our three-strong construction team at Morgan LaRoche has been noted in the Legal 500 for their ability to handle contentious and non-contentious work for developers and contractors. In particular, the…

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Firefighter’s breaks on standby may be classed as “working time” under the WTD

The UK’s Immigration Rules have been changed

Care home workers to self-certify their medical exemption from a Covid vaccine

Morrisons will stop paying sick pay to staff who refuse to be COVID-19 vaccinated

Redundancy dismissal not necessarily unfair if employees cannot appeal

Failure to comply with subject access request results in ICO enforcement notice

Carer of disabled parent claims indirect associative discrimination

NICs and dividend tax rates set to increase from April 2022

Tribunal claims for dismissals at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic

ONS data suggests home-workers are more likely to plan for a later retirement

Employee on long-term sick leave was victimised by not being furloughed

Employer not required to disclose email stating plans to dismiss employee

Menopause may become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

Pregnant actor denied playing a role wins tribunal claim

Legal 500 recognition – employment

Legal 500 recognition – sport

Legal 500 – general crime and fraud

Legal 500 recognition – construction