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Two co-workers convicted of assaulting and harassing an apprentice

29 July 2016

Mike Ashley must be held accountable for Sports Direct working practices

The BIS Select Committee report on ‘Employment practices at Sports Direct’ finds that the Deputy Executive Chairman, Mike Ashley, must be held accountable for the...

29 July 2016

Acas launches guidance on dealing with workplace issues during the 2016 Olympics

Acas has launched new guidance to help employers prepare for potential issues that could arise during the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro next...

29 July 2016

Code published on duty to speak fluent English in customer-facing roles

A Code of Practice has been published aimed at assisting public authorities to meet their statutory duty under the Immigration Act that staff in customer-facing...

29 July 2016

EHRC issue a call to employers to stand up against race hate

The EHRC have highlighted growing evidence of a spike in racism and race hate following the EU referendum and have published an open letter to...

22 July 2016

Should employers clamp down on Pokémon Go?

CIPD PM Online report that the release of the game, Pokémon Go, has prompted questions over use of personal devices in the workplace, as Boeing...

22 July 2016

Fit for Work guidance on understanding eligibility for Fit for Work assessments

Fit for Work have published online guidance to provide users with an understanding of the eligibility requirements for Fit for Work assessments to help an...

David Davis Brexit Blueprint mentions employment law

22 July 2016

Home Office publishes updated guidance on illegal working checks

The Home Office has published updated guidance on illegal working checks incorporating information on the new illegal working offences introduced by the Immigration Act 2016...

22 July 2016

Broad test applies when deciding if harassment relates to disability

In Hartley v Foreign & Commonwealth Office Services, Hartley (H), suffers with Asperger's syndrome. Her symptoms were described as relatively mild so that she was...

15 July 2016

Ex-Leeds United welfare officer Lucy Ward awarded £132,000

The BBC report that Leeds United's former welfare officer has been awarded more than £132,000 after winning her unfair dismissal and sex discrimination claims....

Employees threatened with disciplinary action after racist incidents following Brexit vote

15 July 2016

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Two co-workers convicted of assaulting and harassing an apprentice

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David Davis Brexit Blueprint mentions employment law

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