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Temporary incapacity for work does not amount to disability unless evidence suggests otherwise

13 December 2016

12 December 2016

Final gender pay gap reporting regulations published

The Government have finally published the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 which will be laid before Parliament with the intention that...

9 December 2016

ICO fines employer after laptop containing personal data stolen while employee working away from office

The ICO has fined a historical society after a laptop containing sensitive personal data was stolen whilst a member of staff was working away from...

8 December 2016

Survey provides key demographic information on working mums

The Workingmums Annual Survey 2016 provides very useful demographic information on employment rate, type of job, pay and childcare which will assist HR specialists in...

7 December 2016

DWP announce proposed statutory family friendly leave payments for 2017 to 2018

The Department of Work and Pensions has published the Proposed benefit and pension rates 2017 to 2018 which sets out the increases to maternity, paternity...

6 December 2016

Acas publish guidance on dealing with social exclusion in the workplace

Acas have published guidance on the cost of social exclusion to employers and how to create an inclusive workplace after CIPD research suggests that almost...

5 December 2016

Dismissal of visually impaired employee not justified as retention options not considered

In Sohrabi-Karyani v Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company Ltd, Sohrabi-Karyani (SK) was assaulted while driving his bus. He was punched in the face,...

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Acas top tips for businesses to better manage mental health at work

1 December 2016

30 November 2016

Autumn Statement – employment implications

The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in the House of Commons confirmed that the National Living Wage will increase by 4.2% from £7.20 to £7.50 from April...

29 November 2016

Remarks linked to age and religion did not amount to unintentional harassment

In Khan v Adidas UK Ltd, as part of the disciplinary proceedings against Khan (K) for misconduct, which included inappropriate provocative/antagonistic behaviour towards colleagues, K...

28 November 2016

Employers have an active duty to ensure rest breaks are taken

In Grange v Abellio London Ltd, Grange (G) worked an 8.5 hour working day, with a half hour unpaid lunch break. The employer sent G...

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FTSE Boards ‘do not reflect the ethnic diversity of the UK’

25 November 2016

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