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A decision earlier this year by the Supreme Court not to allow an appeal against the judgement in Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited has caused ripples for whistle-blower protections. The Employment Rights Act 1996 provides protection to...
New laws are scheduled to come into effect surrounding workers’ rights to a fair share of money generated through tips. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 , which has recently received royal assent, will aim to protect worker’s...
It is reported that the former manager of EFL league two side, Crawley Town, John Yems, has had his initial 17-months’ suspension from football extended to three years, following an FA appeal and an independent regulatory commission finding him...
It has been reported that a claimant, who was dismissed from her employment, has been successful in pursuing a claim that the stress she endured constituted a disability. It is understood that the case was brought by a claimant who asserted that...
It has recently been reported that, following a research task of over 20,000 individuals undertaken by a charity, the findings reveal how ethnic minority job applicants report to have received “less positive responses to job applications” as...
Any organisation carrying out a public function and/or a service provider under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 needs to be aware of how to deal with complaints of discrimination raised by service users. What to do if you receive a discrimination...
The recent and upcoming strike action across various sectors has hit the news headlines over the last few months. There have been more dates provided for potential upcoming strikes to take place. Whether people approve or disapprove of the strike...
Workplace stress and employee burnout are significant issues in many organisations. While they can affect anyone, at any time, those in leadership or management positions often cite burnout as mitigating factors in their decision to leave a role, or...
In circumstances where you have at least 26 weeks' continuous employment, you have the right to make a request for flexible working under the statutory scheme providing you meet the following criteria: You are an employee You have been...
In recent news, it has been reported that nationwide pub chain, Greene King, has issued a public apology on 15 November 2022 to 12 Irish Travellers, who have remained anonymous, for refusing service in April 2022. It is also understood that the chain...
