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“It’s important not to get caught out.” – new ICO SARs guidance for employers issued

7 June 2023

6 June 2023

NHS Trust found guilty of race discrimination after health and safety incident at Basildon Hospital

In Mr Subramaniam Ahillan v Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust an NHS trust has been found guilty of race discrimination towards...

5 June 2023

Finance head wins ET claim of harassment related to sex after boss’s comments about ‘hormone tempest’

In the case of Ms J Niccolini v Algebris (Uk) Limited the Respondent is an independent global asset management firm owned by Mr Davide Serra....

2 June 2023

Government plans to cut red tape for UK Businesses by simplifying information and consultation obligations in a TUPE context

On 10 May, the Department for Business and Trade (the “DBT”) released the regulatory reform update “Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy” – the first...

1 June 2023

CIPD publishes report on supporting employees experiencing fertility issues

The CIPD has published a report on workplace support for employees experiencing fertility challenges, investigations or treatment. Fertility issues are not widely discussed – in...

31 May 2023

Asda worker loses appeal against ET finding that she was not unfairly dismissed for incapability

In the case of Denise Ondowa Boesi v Asda Stores Limited the claimant had been off work on long-term sick leave and the occupational health...

30 May 2023

Beautician wins unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for ‘toxic’ behaviour

In the case of Ms C Lickfold v Firvale Clinic Limited the Southampton employment tribunal heard Ms Lickfold worked at Firvale from June 2015 until...

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Lake District hotel managers lose unfair dismissal claim after accusing owners of homophobia

29 May 2023

26 May 2023

Manager wins constructive dismissal claim after pay is withheld over unpaid rent dispute with wife’s employer

In the case of Mr Kalkan v TFC Holdings London Limited Mr Kalkan was a Process Manager; the head of a team of four people....

25 May 2023

Carer’s Leave Bill: one step away from becoming law

The Carer’s Leave Bill has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now just one step away from receiving...

24 May 2023

Government confirms plans to limit the length of non-compete clauses in employment contracts

The Government has published its response to the previous consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment....

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IBM employee loses disability discrimination claim after asking for pay rise after being off sick for 5 years

23 May 2023

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