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Unfair dismissal and discrimination for using offensive racial term

The employment tribunal found that an employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against for using offensive racial term during a training session. The claimant was a manager at Lloyds Bank.…

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CIPD: Transgender and non-binary guidance

The CIPD has published new guidance on ‘transgender and non-binary inclusion at work’ to assist employers in enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. According to the recent…

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ICO: guidance on processing workers’ health data

The ICO has published in depth guidance for employers on processing workers health data.  It aims to provide tips and good practice advice for employers on how to comply with…

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Adjustments for workers experiencing symptoms of menstruation and menopause

A survey of 2,000 workers has revealed the most helpful adjustment in managing negative symptoms of menstruation and menopause in the workplace. Of those who were surveyed, 35% said that…

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Discrimination -gendered swear words

The recent case of Fischer v London United Busways ET/2300846/2021, demonstrates that a use of a gender swearword could amount to discrimination. Miss Fischer is a trans woman who worked…

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Employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for dyspraxia

In the recent case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] EAT 104, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that the employer was under a duty to make reasonable adjustments for…

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ACAS: Sickness absence management

In July 2023, ACAS updated its guidance on managing sickness absence in the workplace. The guidance covers a range of topics including: Here are some tips for employers from the…

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“Midlife MOT’s” for employees over 50

The Department for Work and Pensions are encouraging employers, mainly small and medium sized companies to offer so- called midlife MOT’s to help keep and support employees aged 50 and…

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Gender pay gap data published

The Office of National Statistics releases annual statistics on differences in pay between women and men by age, region, fulltime and part time status and occupation, as compiled from its…

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Default flexible working to close gender pay gap

On 23 November 2023, the Fawcett Society published its findings in a report, ‘Equal Pay Day 2023: Making flexible working the default’. The report notes that, at the current rate…

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Supporting new mothers at work

The Fawcett Society has published an employer’s guide on supporting new mother at work. The suggestions for employers include: Click here for further guidance  Paths to Parenthood: Uplifting Mothers at…

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Discrimination for gender critical views

The tribunal upheld claims by a former professor against her employer, the Open University of direct discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and constructive dismissal in relation to her gender critical beliefs. In…

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ONS: Ethnicity pay gaps

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) released earnings statistics for different ethnic groups, using data from the Annual Population Survey between 2021 and 2022. The ONS suggests that: Click here…

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CIPD: guidance on terminal illness

The CIPD has issued new guidance on supporting and managing employees with terminal illness. Research suggests that only one third of UK organisations have specific provision regarding terminal illness. The…

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Holiday entitlement and pay reforms

The Department for Business and Trade has published guidance on calculating holiday entitlement and holiday pay. The guidance covers the following: Click here for more information Simplifying holiday entitlement and…

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ACAS Code of Practice Flexible Working

Acas has updated its Code of Practice on Flexible Working in light of the Flexible Working legislation. This Code is expected to come into effect in April 2024. Click here…

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Business owners and Morgan LaRoche meet at Cwmpas to discuss succession planning

Thank you very much to everyone who joined us for our event with Cwmpas on Succession Options for Business Owners recently. Catherine Byers of MLR presented on the key aspects of trade…

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Employment Law – Podcasts

Morgan LaRoche Solicitors are pleased offer free bite-sized employment law podcasts that can be listened to on the go, in the car, at your desk or at the gym! All…

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