‘A former employee of City giant Hogan Lovells tried to cause “maximum disruption” to the law firm in bringing employment tribunal proceedings, “perhaps as some form of revenge for his dismissal”, a judge has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 5th January 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Henry Charles looks at a recent decision from the Court of Appeal which settles the longstanding question of whether material contribution applies to cases of divisible injury.’
12 King's Bench Walk, 28th November 2023
Source: clinicalnegligence.blog
‘A solicitor made redundant after her work on the Grenfell Tower disaster ended has won a claim for unfair dismissal because her law firm did not properly consider another role for her.’
Legal Futures, 3rd January 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 triggered concerns about the future of domestic employment law, which originated in the EU. New draft regulations, The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which are planned to come into force on 1 January 2024 provide welcomed clarity on the issue in respect of the Equality Act 2010, writes David Leach.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th December 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Trade unions have welcomed the publication of new proposals by parliamentary authorities for the exclusion of MPs who are arrested for a violent or sexual offences.’
The Guardian, 14th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A council has been fined £2m after one of its employees was hit by a passing tractor and killed.’
BBC News, 15th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘One of the British Army’s first Rastafarian guardsmen has won a claim of race discrimination and harassment against the Ministry of Defence.’
BBC News, 13th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The government is changing how holiday days and pay are calculated for people who do not work full-time throughout the year, such as shift-workers, school employees and those on zero-hours contracts.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A migrant fruit picker is suing a British farm in a landmark employment tribunal over claims she was underpaid, worked six-day weeks and had to buy her own protective equipment.’
The Independent, 3rd December 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Whilst many employees may be welcoming the arrival of the festive season and the array of office parties and workplace socials involved, senior managers and HR will be putting their thinking caps on, as well as their Santa hats, to seek ways to minimise the possibilities of any fallout following the merry times.’
Employment Law Blog, 30th November 2023
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘Under the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023, the Secretary of State has the power to set Minimum Service Levels (MSLs) for “relevant services” in the fields of health, transport, education, fire and rescue, border control, and nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management services. Christopher Grierson and Francesca Gallagher look at the key provisions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Charlotte Hadfield looks at the lessons to be learned from a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Deliveroo riders do not have the right to collective negotiations on pay and conditions, the UK’s top court has ruled, in a blow to gig economy campaigners and the unions that represent them.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Protection for individuals who are transgender is conferred by Section 7 of the Equality Act 2010 which makes ‘gender reassignment’ a protected characteristic.’
Parklane Plowden Chambers, 4th October 2023
Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk
‘A “rude and disruptive” caseworker who “embroiled” a national law firm in a “vast, unmeritorious” discrimination claim must pay £20,000 in costs, an employment tribunal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 22nd November 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Workplaces are failing women. Considering endometriosis affects one in 10 women and that is just one menstrual condition – there are many – where is the support, training and acknowledgment in the workplace?’
The Guardian, 20th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The UK government’s response to two post-Brexit consultations on reforming holiday pay leaves the door open for more reforms in the future, according to two legal experts.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th November 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘A national firm has been awarded £20,000 in costs after an employment tribunal found the claimant was vexatious and conducted proceedings unreasonably “almost from their inception.” ’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th November 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The London South Employment Tribunal (EJ McLaren and lay members) has handed down judgment and written reasons in AB v Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.’
Old Square Chambers, 19th October 2023
Source: oldsquare.co.uk
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