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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.
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Government launches review of police officer dismissal process
19/01/23
On 18 January 2023 the Home Office launched a review of the police officer dismissal process to ensure it is effective at removing those who are not fit to serve the public.
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The Court of Appeal has made its first decision on a COVID-19 related dismissal – here’s what employers can take away
18/01/23
In the case of Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd, the Court of Appeal (CA) had its first opportunity to consider the fairness of a COVID-19 related dismissal. We explain in this insight what employers can learn from the case.
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Government plans to introduce minimum service levels in key sectors during strike action
12/01/23
The Government has responded to the recent strike action being taken in a number of sectors, including the NHS, with controversial proposals to require compliance by workers and unions with minimum service levels (MSLs) during strike action.
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NHS England publishes new priorities and operational planning guidance
11/01/23
On 23 December 2022, NHS England published the 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance. In this insight, we summarise the key points and what has changed since the 2022/23 and how it has been received.
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Government announced plans to repeal the IR35 tax rules from 6 April 2023
30/09/22
One of the changes announced is the repeal of the off-payroll working rules (also known as IR35) introduced in the public sector in 2017 and later extended to the private sector in 2021.
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Consultation on administrative controls process for public sector exits
27/09/22
HM Treasury has opened a consultation on its proposals for an expanded approvals process for high value employee exits and special severance payments and additional reporting requirements, in relevant parts of the public sector
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Social media management – our top tips for employers
21/09/22
Employers need to come up with robust social media policies and measures to protect their employees. We give some key tips in terms of the risks and issues employers face and what good policies and procedures can do to mitigate them.
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Supreme Court provides clarity on the statutory holiday entitlements of part-year workers
08/09/22
In Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Supreme Court upheld the previous decisions on the statutory holiday entitlement of a part-year worker who is employed (or ‘under contract’) during non-working periods and how much holiday pay they should receive.