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‘Out of sight’ does not mean ‘out of mind’ when it comes to employer responsibilities regarding remote working health and safety

4 June 2021

3 June 2021

Head of IT wins £500,000 after bumping head

In the case of Long v Elegant Resorts, Stephen Long has a history of work in the IT industry, both as an employee and running...

2 June 2021

Employee wins appeal against unfair health and safety dismissal

In the case of Sinclair v Trackwork Limited, Sinclair was employed by Trackwork and tasked with implementing a new safety procedure. Trackwork did not inform...

1 June 2021

Amazon’s move to lower employee injury rates

Workers for the world’s biggest online retailer should be better protected in the future after Amazon announced that it is taking a new approach to...

1 June 2021

Care Assistant wins harassment case after being called ‘slut’

In the case of Ms C. L. Wallace v H-C One Ltd a care assistant, Ms Wallace, worked for HC-One, a provider of care for...

31 May 2021

End of COVID-19 process for right to work checks

The Home Office has resumed illegal working enforcement measures following their temporary suspension because of COVID-19. Employers should be aware that they continue to operate...

28 May 2021

Paralegal unfairly dismissed over unpaid wages complaint

In the case of Miss N Browne-Marke v NR Solicitors a paralegal was unfairly dismissed for raising a complaint that she had suffered an unauthorised...

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Are employers ready to deal with long COVID?

27 May 2021

26 May 2021

Should socio-economic background be a protected characteristic?

In a report called ‘Navigating the labyrinth’, The Social Mobility Commission has called on the government to make socio-economic background a protected characteristic in law...

25 May 2021

Tribunal rules that receptionist suffered victimisation after not being included in ‘pizza Fridays’

In the case of Lewicka v Hartwell Plc a telephone receptionist was awarded £22,000 in respect of injury to feelings. Lewicka was employed at the...

24 May 2021

Employers should take steps to ensure that claims of discrimination do not arise from the return to office working

The Office for National Statistics has published its latest report “Homeworking hours, rewards and opportunities in the UK” showing that of the employed population, 35.9%...

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Lawyer unfairly dismissed by Russian entrepreneur

21 May 2021

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