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HR Legal Update – MoJ announces proposed changes improving employer protection where H&S claims are made

6 June 2014

6 June 2014

Flexible Working Regulations published amending rules for making requests

The Government have published the Flexible Working Regulations 2014, which come into force on 30 June....

2 June 2014

Mental processes of those influencing the decision-maker must be considered in alleged discrimination

The EAT's decision in Reynolds v (1) CLFIS (UK) LTD (2) The Canada Life Group (UK) LTD (3) Canada Life LTD is of interest in...

2 June 2014

Company signs an agreement with the EHRC to help raise awareness of equality and diversity

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has entered into a formal agreement with bookmakers Betfred, which aims to improve diversity and equality awareness among its...

2 June 2014

No breach of duty to make reasonable adjustments to triggering system in attendance policy

In Griffiths v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the trigger point for a warning under the employer's attendance policy was eight working days...

2 June 2014

By giving and working 7 month’s notice employee had affirmed the contract

In Cockram v Air Products PLC, Cockram's contract required him to give three months' notice to terminate employment....

28 May 2014

Home Office publish employer’s guides on right to work checks and the civil penalty scheme

Two guides have been published by the Home Office to help employers with recent changes to the UK immigration system, part of which included increasing...

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High Court dismisses Judicial Review on unfair dismissal cap

28 May 2014

28 May 2014

Acas warns businesses that line managers are struggling to manage conflict

Acas has launched a new study that reveals a worrying lack of confidence amongst line managers in handling difficult issues involving their staff....

28 May 2014

UNISON granted permission to appeal High Court decision on tribunal fees

UNISON has been granted permission to appeal the High Court's decision turning down its Judicial Review application over tribunal fees, which was primarily on the...

28 May 2014

Commission on previous sales must be included in the calculation of statutory holiday pay

In Z.J.R. Lock v British Gas Trading Limited, Lock is not paid sales commission at the time that the sales are made, but several weeks...

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A new Acas study reveals that many workers on a zero hours contract feel excluded

28 May 2014

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