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Can Out Of Work Criminal Allegations Justify Dismissal?

Dealing with an employee who has been arrested, charged, or convicted of an offence unrelated to their work is undeniably a challenging task for any employer. It’s a situation that…

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Labour’s Victory: A New Era for UK Employment Laws

Labour’s victory marks the dawn of a new era for employment laws in the UK. With a clear mandate from the electorate, and the repatriation of employment rights to Westminster…

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Enhanced Redundancy Protections

Effective from April 6, 2024, the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 extend the existing statutory protection against redundancy. These regulations now safeguard pregnant women,…

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Your Guide to the New Flexible Working Code

On 6 April 2024, the new Code of Practice on flexible working requests came into force..   This aligns with the enactment of the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which…

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Key considerations in relation to Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements, once perceived as a measure reserved for the wealthy, have gained popularity with many couples as a practical step in marriage planning. These agreements can provide a clear…

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Strengthen Your Relationship: Cohabitation Agreements

Relationships are much more fluid than they used to be, with couples choosing to live together before marriage or without plans to marry. This change in relationship dynamic has made…

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New Regulations Alter Statutory Paternity Leave

The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/329) apply specifically to children expected to be born or adopted after 6 April 2024, or whose placement for adoption or entry into…

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Disabled Council Employee Awarded £4.6 Million

An employment tribunal has recently ruled in favour of a disabled council employee, granting her a substantial £4.6 million following her dismissal while on sick leave. The employee, who suffers…

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New Rates: National Minimum Wage

Effective 1 April 2024, the increased national minimum wage rates are as follows:

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Red Card for Manchester United: Employee Pay Data Breach

Manchester United is currently caught in legal proceedings stemming from a data breach in 2018. The breach occurred when the football club inadvertently sent a single file containing sensitive information,…

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Sharing Personal Data in Mental Health Emergencies for Employers

The ICO has released guidance to assist employers in understanding the permissible sharing of personal data during mental health crises in the workplace. The guidance emphasizes that data protection should…

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Boots Abandons Hybrid Working

Highstreet store, Boots has officially announced the termination of its hybrid work policy, which allowed full-time office employees to work remotely for two days per week. Starting September 1, 2024,…

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Update: Vento Bands increase

On 25 March 2024, increases to the Vento bands were made.  The vento bands are what dictates the compensation awarded in employment tribunal cases for injury to feelings for discrimination.…

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Have you considered your digital legacy?

While many of us think about what physical assets we leave our loved ones, new research shows that our Digital Assets are being forgotten. Following new research from The Association…

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2023 Whistleblowing Report: Nearly a Quarter More Calls than 2022

Protect, a whistleblowing charity, has disclosed a notable rise in whistleblowing calls. In 2023, there was a 23% increase compared to the previous year. Of those who reached out to…

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Unpaid Carer’s Leave: New Regulations Take Effect

On 29 February 2024, the Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/251) were enacted, a milestone in employee rights in England, Wales and Scotland. These regulations introduced unpaid carer’s leave from…

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Breaking Barriers: EHRC’s Guidance on Menopause in the Workplace

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released guidance on February 22, 2024, addressing the often-overlooked topic of menopause in the workplace. The resource aims to equip employers with the…

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Unlocking Compliance: The Home Office’s Latest Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks

On February 8, 2024, the Home Office released an updated version of its Employer’s Guide to right to work checks. This latest edition brings significant changes and clarifications aimed at…

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