CIPD’s Guide to Neuroinclusion

On February 20, 2024, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) released a comprehensive guide aimed at fostering neuroinclusion within the workplace, focusing mainly on autism and ADHD. The…

MoJ consults on “modest” £55 fee for employment tribunal claims

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a consultation on the re-introduction of fees for employment tribunal claims and appeals for the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The consultation proposes a “modest” £55…

New guidance on the public sector equality duty

The government published non statutory guidance on the public sector equality duty (PSED) in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. The guidance reports on the following:- · Covers what…

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced

On 28 October 2023 reforms under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 amended the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 to shorten the length of time some criminal convictions…

Absence of consultation made dismissal unfair

In the case of De Bank Haycocks v ADP RPO UK Ltd [2023] EAT 129, the Employment Appeal Tribunal decided that an employee’s dismissal for redundancy was unfair due to…

Bonus clawback was not a restraint on trade

In the recent case of Steel v Spencer Road LLP (t/a The Omerta Group) [2023] EWHC 2492 (Ch), the High Court ruled that a bonus clawback provision in an employment…

50% increase in remote working tribunal claims

The Covid 19 pandemic has led to organisations adopting a more remote, flexible approach to working. Employment tribunal claims concerning remote working have increased by 50% from 2021 to 2022.…

ICO: Guidance on lawfully monitoring workers

The ICO research reveals that 70% of people surveyed would find monitoring in the workplace intrusive and fewer than one in five people would feel comfortable taking a new job…

National Living Wage

Following recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission, the Chancellor has promised to increase the National Living Wage. The National Living Wage is due to increase to £11.44 per hour…

CIPD: Employee sickness

The CIPD has published its findings of its annual health and wellbeing at work survey. The key findings include: Click here to read more on the CIPD website: Click here…

Employer’s guide on fertility at work

The Fawcett Society has published guidance on fertility at work. Its research highlights that women experience the effects of infertility more profoundly than men. A survey of 2,000 workers who…

Menopause discrimination

In the case of Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd ET1802204/2022, the employment tribunal found that the employer treated an employee unfavourably because of something arising from her disability…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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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CIPD’s Guide to Neuroinclusion

MoJ consults on “modest” £55 fee for employment tribunal claims

New guidance on the public sector equality duty

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced

Absence of consultation made dismissal unfair

Bonus clawback was not a restraint on trade

50% increase in remote working tribunal claims

ICO: Guidance on lawfully monitoring workers

National Living Wage

CIPD: Employee sickness

Employer’s guide on fertility at work

Menopause discrimination

Unfair dismissal and discrimination for using offensive racial term

CIPD: Transgender and non-binary guidance

ICO: guidance on processing workers’ health data

Adjustments for workers experiencing symptoms of menstruation and menopause

Discrimination -gendered swear words

Employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for dyspraxia

ACAS: Sickness absence management

“Midlife MOT’s” for employees over 50