The High Court quashed a police misconduct panel's decision to impose a final warning on an officer who has engaged in gross misconduct through racist comments and stereotyping following a judicial review. We summarise the decision and what to take away.

For a successful return to work during COVID-19, employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment, implement safe systems of work and to keep these under review. Our risk assessment flowchart sets out the key issues for employers to consider.

For a successful return to work during COVID-19, employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment, implement safe systems of work and to keep these under review. Our risk assessment flowchart sets out the key issues for employers to consider.

The Government has published guidance to assist those who are returning to work following the announcement this week of the COVID-19 recovery strategy.

The Government has published guidance to assist those who are returning to work following the announcement this week of the COVID-19 recovery strategy.

The government seeks to protect employment and avoid redundancies during the COVID-19 crisis by introducing the CJRS. With limited guidance available for this new employment concept, we answered some practical queries concerning housing organisations.

In an attempt to protect businesses who are struggling in the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has announced that it is to delay the implementation of the changes to the off-payroll working legislation commonly known as IR35.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided guidance on objective justification in cases of alleged unfavourable treatment for a reason arising in consequence of disability.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that an employee was fairly dismissed by his employer after being charged with, but not convicted of, a criminal offence.

In the recent case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provided guidance on cases where the conduct of the investigator, unbeknown to the dismissing manager, has a bearing on the fairness of a dismissal.

In this month’s newsletter we’re featuring an article from Partner Lee Clarke on his work on major healthcare infrastructure and hospital development projects, as well as our usual roundup of our latest insights and upcoming events.

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided helpful guidance on how and when the long-term effect of a condition should be assessed.