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Morrisons vicariously liable for staff data breach

19 December 2017

18 December 2017

Compensation for denied holiday entitlement can go back a number of years

In King v The Sash Window Workshop Ltd, the ECJ had to consider how the EU Working Time Directive applied to a reference from the...

14 December 2017

Business leaders must prove they’re taking action on ending sexual harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to Chairs of the FTSE 100 saying it will take legal action where there is evidence of...

13 December 2017

Equalities Office publish toolkit for employers on gender pay gap

The Government Equalities Office has published a toolkit for employers giving advice on how to understand and address their gender pay gap, which sets out...

12 December 2017

IWGB files case to extend trade union rights of outsourced workers

The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain has filed a test case against the University of London that could broaden the trade union rights of...

11 December 2017

Giving misleading reason for dismissal breached trust and confidence

The EAT holds that by not giving an employee the real reason for dismissal to try and “soften the blow”, the employer misled him, and...

7 December 2017

DWP publishes proposed benefit rates 2018 to 2019

The DWP have published the proposed benefit rates for 2018 to 2019, which will apply from April 2018, with the four family-friendly weekly standard leave...

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Government accepts LPC NMW/NLW hourly rate recommendations

6 December 2017

5 December 2017

Acas launches new guidance to prevent pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work

Acas have published new guidance to help employers create supportive workplaces for women during pregnancy and maternity leave after Acas noted a 10% increase in...

4 December 2017

Initial burden of proof on claimants in discrimination claims restored

The Court of Appeal holds that the interpretation of the burden of proof in S.136 of the Equality Act 2010 by the EAT in Efobi...

30 November 2017

Committee launches inquiry on employment support for carers

The Work and Pensions Committee has called for evidence from carers and employers about the realities of juggling caring duties with paid employment....

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Applications open for employment tribunal fee refunds as scheme rolls out

29 November 2017

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