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EAT rules that a constructive dismissal can constitute an act of discriminatory harassment

29 October 2021

28 October 2021

CIPD releases new in-depth report urging immigration reforms to tackle labour shortage

According to the CIPD, which launched a new in-depth report ‘Addressing skills and labour shortages post-Brexit’ based on a survey of more than 2000 employers...

27 October 2021

Timpson boss announces that all staff can claim back HRT prescription costs

James Timpson, the CEO of the retailer best known for key cutting and shoe repairs, announced on Twitter that ‘…all my colleagues can claim on...

26 October 2021

Large companies will have to disclose their environmental impact under new government plans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has published a roadmap setting out details on new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements which will mean businesses must start disclosing their environmental impact....

25 October 2021

HR trainer wins unfair dismissal claim after being sacked while on maternity leave

In the case of Mrs A Rodin v Dhillons Management Services Limited, Mrs Rodin provided training services to a company that managed HR activities over...

22 October 2021

Director of accountancy firm sentenced for advertising non-existent jobs

Tshovo Accountancy Services Limited had been prosecuted by the City of London Corporation’s Trading Standards Service and subsequently convicted of fraudulent trading, following a four-week...

21 October 2021

Guidance for employers on the end of the furlough scheme

How many jobs have been saved by the furlough scheme? We won't ever know the answer to that question but 11.6 million jobs have been...

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Apprentice hairdresser loses age discrimination claim after being told to ‘grow up’

21 October 2021

20 October 2021

New study highlights gender pay gap for black women in finance, professional services, and big technology

A new report, produced by The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics and Political Science shows that black women continue to be...

19 October 2021

Government confirms introduction of a new statutory entitlement to leave for unpaid carers

A government consultation on a proposal to give employees a week of unpaid leave each year to provide care has concluded and a new statutory...

18 October 2021

EHRC reminds companies of approaching gender pay gap reporting deadline

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published a reminder for companies to report their gender pay gap data by the deadline on 5...

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Tesla worker wins huge payout over racial abuse

15 October 2021

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