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The new law on minimum service levels during strike action - what employers need to know
26/07/23
The Strikes (Minimum Service Level) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and came into force. In this insight our summarise the impact of the Act and what this means for employers.
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Changes to the law on flexible working - what employers need to know
21/07/23
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent. It makes changes to the current rights of employees to request a flexible working amendment to their contracts of employment.
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High Court finds that regulations allowing the use of agency workers during strike action are unlawful
14/07/23
The High Court has upheld the judicial review challenge by 13 trade unions and quashed the decision to introduce the regulations allowing employers to use agency workers during strike action.
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New ICO guidance for employers on dealing with subject access requests
07/07/23
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recently published guidance on subject access requests (SARs) for businesses and employers.
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NHS Homes Alliance white paper – a fresh approach to NHS keyworker housing
29/06/23
On 26 June, the NHS Homes Alliance launched a white paper titled “A People-Driven Approach. Delivering NHS homes”. In this insight we give an overview of the key features and propose next steps forward.
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Police Scotland’s controversial ‘clean shaven’ policy
07/06/23
The plan to require all frontline police officers to be clean-shaven is now on hold. This insight looks at the detail of the policy, why it is controversial and what forces need to consider.
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Spotlight on harassment, violence and aggression against healthcare and emergency services workers
02/06/23
The increase in violence against staff in healthcare and Emergency Services is a concern for both workers and employers. In this insight we look at how employers can ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff.
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Brexit changes to employment law – latest developments
12/05/23
The government has announced proposals for change to retained EU employment law and its intention to make a significant change to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. In this insight we summarise what this means for employers.
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British Transport Police successfully overturn decision to allow police officer to keep his job
03/05/23
In this insight, we give an overview of the events of Chief Constable of the British Transport Police) v Police Misconduct Panel and others [2023] EWHC 589 (Admin).
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NHS Pensions tax: beyond the Budget
04/04/23
The Chancellor is removing the Lifetime Allowance, and the Annual Allowance is being raised from £40,000 to £60,000 from April 2023. In this insight, our experts consider in detail the impact of the Budget measures on the NHS.
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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: What is it and what could it mean for employers?
03/04/23
In September 2022, the Government presented the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (‘the Bill’) to Parliament. We summarise what this may mean for UK employment law and the potential impact for employers below.
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Spring Budget 2023 in brief: Key highlights for the Employment and Pensions sector
15/03/23
The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, used his 2023 Spring Budget to announce a series of spending initiatives including tax relief on pensions. In this insight we consider key takeaways for the Employment and Pensions sector.