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New French law giving workers the right to ignore work emails outside of working hours

11 March 2016

11 March 2016

Response to consultation Public sector workers ‘English’ language requirements

The Cabinet Office has published its response to the consultation on a draft code of practice on the new duty for public authorities to ensure...

11 March 2016

Increases to limits on tribunal awards and statutory payments from April 2016

Tribunal compensation limits will increase from 6 April 2016 under the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2016. The increases made by the Order reflect...

11 March 2016

HR director subjected to sex discrimination receives £832,000

In Marks v Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, an ET upheld Ms Marks’ claims of constructive dismissal, direct sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation in June...

7 March 2016

Acas highlight difference in first stages of performance and misconduct procedures

In a Workplace Snippets feature article, Acas highlight that poor performance and poor behaviour can both be dealt with under disciplinary procedures, and the way...

7 March 2016

Apprenticeships inquiry launched

The Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy has launched an inquiry on apprenticeships....

7 March 2016

UNISON granted permission to appeal to Supreme Court over tribunal fees

The Supreme Court has granted UNISON permission to continue its challenge against the legality of the introduction of employment tribunal fees, following the Court of...

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ECHR warns unlawful adverts jeopardise job opportunities

7 March 2016

7 March 2016

Supreme Court updates the law for personal injury claims

In Kennedy v Cordia (Services) LLP, K was a home carer. There had been severe wintry conditions in Scotland for several weeks, with snow and...

29 February 2016

Committee launches inquiry considering discrimination against Muslims in the workplace

The Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry to consider the barriers and discrimination faced by Muslims in employment and the workplace, and what...

29 February 2016

Starbucks employee wins dyslexia discrimination case

According to a BBC News report, an employee with dyslexia has won a disability discrimination case against her employer Starbucks after she was accused of...

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Government confirms measures to limit postponement of tribunal hearings

29 February 2016

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