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TUC publishes guidance on tackling HIV discrimination at work

19 November 2015

19 November 2015

Acas study reveals that workplace bullying is on the rise

A new Acas study has revealed that workplace bullying is growing in Britain and many people are too afraid to speak up about it. Calls...

19 November 2015

No backdated recalculation of holiday entitlement where hours increase

Holiday entitlement and pay cases can often be complex, involving some mental gymnastics. Greenfield v The Care Bureau is undoubtedly a case which falls into...

13 November 2015

Business in the Community report finds only 1 in 16 top management positions held by BAME person

The Business in the Community Race at Work Report 2015, following a survey of 24,457 individuals, reveals that in the UK today, Black, Asian and...

13 November 2015

£95,000 cap on public sector exit payments confirmed

HM Treasury has published its response to its consultation on placing a restriction on public sector exit payments....

13 November 2015

Acas publish updated guidance on conducting workplace investigation

Acas have published an updated guide on Conducting Workplace Investigations, along with free investigations templates and letters....

13 November 2015

Tribunal awards £115,000 compensation for disability discrimination

In Waddingham v NHS Business Services Authority, Waddingham’s (W) job was at risk because of redundancy. Competitive interviews were held to determine which redundant staff...

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Over 2000 Morrisons staff claim alleged breach of data security

6 November 2015

6 November 2015

Picketing code to be updated to tackle intimidation

The Government response to the consultation, ‘Tackling intimidation of non-striking workers’, indicates that evidence was provided of people being intimidated by individuals on picket lines...

6 November 2015

Regulations in force for modern slavery statements compliance

Two sets of regulations have come into force under S.54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015) relating to the requirement for any commercial...

5 November 2015

Nature of misconduct different so no disparity in treatment

In Paul v East Surrey District Health Authority, the Court of Appeal adopted the EAT’s reasoning in Hadjioannou v Coral Casinos Ltd that in determining...

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Regulations provide protection for breach of unenforceable exclusivity clauses

29 October 2015

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