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Employment Case Law Update February 2021
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Employment status Uber BV v Aslam &
Can Employers Make COVID Vaccinations Mandatory?
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted employers across the UK to reassess their health and safety practices to ensure their workplaces are clean and safe for their workforce, customers and visitors.
How to Avoid Redundancy
Employers have to take steps to avoid redundancy by considering alternative measures. It is also generally in the organisation’s interests to exhaust all alternatives to redundancy, given the legal risks
Withdrawing an Offer of Employment
Withdrawing an offer of employment is a decision not to be taken lightly. Before you take action, ensure you understand the legal risks of rescinding a job offer. In most
Workplace Stress: Employer’s Duty of Care
Employers are under a legal duty to assess the risk of workplace stress for their workers and to take appropriate action to ensure their wellbeing. In addition to meeting the duty of
Employment Case Law Update January 2021
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Tribunal Powers of Disclosure Sarnoff v YZ The Court of Appeal has held that
What are Sackable Offences? (Advice for Managers)
The following guide for employers examines the issue of gross misconduct, from what this means to the type of conduct that can justify summary dismissal. The sackable offences list will
How Long Is TUPE Valid For?
TUPE provides protection to employees in the event that the business they work for transfers to new ownership. In such a situation, the employees will effectively transfer over to the
Employment Case Law Update December 2020
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Settlement agreements, COT3 & misrepresentation Cole v Elders Voice In November 2020 the Employment
Statutory Employment Payments Changes 2021-2022
The Government has announced proposed changes to statutory employment payments for 2021/2022. This includes rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, parental bereavement and shared parental pay. Highlights include: 2021/22 for
Employee Stealing from Work? Take Action
If you suspect an employee stealing from work or misusing company property without permission, it is likely to come as a shock. Any action you take in response to stealing
Managing Return to Work After COVID
Where an employee is returning to work after COVID – whether they have made a full recovery or are suffering with so-called long COVID – there will be a number
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