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COVID-19: New temporary Right to Work measures

20 May 2020

20 May 2020

ICO publish guidance for employers on workplace coronavirus testing

The ICO has published guidance for employers on data protection considerations if they want to carry out tests to check whether staff have symptoms of...

19 May 2020

Businesses advised to proceed with caution regarding new furlough rules

Following the Chancellor’s announcement on the extension of the furlough scheme, questions have been raised regarding the implications for businesses....

19 May 2020

EHRC issue Coronavirus guidance for employers to help avoid discrimination claims

The EHRC have issued 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employers' to ensure the decisions they make in response to the pandemic do not directly or indirectly...

18 May 2020

Government guidance on returning to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic

The Government has published guidance for employers covering eight sectors where businesses are allowed to be open/operational to help them get back up and running...

14 May 2020

CIPD publishes a ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): returning to the workplace guide’

The CIPD has published 'Coronavirus (COVID-19): returning to the workplace guide'. The guide highlights that employers need to plan now for what is likely to...

13 May 2020

Yodels couriers with a lot of autonomy are not workers under the WTD

In B v Yodel Delivery Network Ltd, a Watford ET asked the ECJ whether a courier whose status was described as a ‘self-employed’ contractor, was...

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£174,000 compensation for sexual orientation harassment and discrimination

12 May 2020

11 May 2020

Acas issue specific advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures during the coronavirus pandemic

Acas have issued specific advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures during the coronavirus pandemic confirming that the law and Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary...

7 May 2020

DoE launches new free online learning platform to boost workplace skills

The Department of Education (DoE) has launched a new online learning platform to help boost people’s skills while they are staying at home. Free courses...

6 May 2020

HoL Committee sets out major concerns about extension of the IR35 off payroll rules to the private sector

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has written to HM Treasury setting out major concerns about the extension of the IR35 off...

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Homophobic remarks made during radio interview breached EU equal treatment law

5 May 2020

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