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Recent case law on gender critical beliefs
09/08/22
There have been three recent high-profile decisions involving claimants who allege they had been discriminated against, harassed and victimised because of their ‘gender critical beliefs’. Find out what this means for employers in our insight.
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High Court injunction preventing employees being ‘fired and rehired’ overturned by Court of Appeal
04/08/22
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court was wrong to impose a permanent injunction against Tesco to prevent it from dismissing and re-engaging a group of staff. Learn more about the decision and the practical consequences for UK employers.
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What to expect: Government consultation on proposals for the reform of fire and rescue services
22/07/22
A consultation exercise is underway covering a package of proposals for the reform of fire and rescue services. Find out how the proposed reform could affect you and what FRS can do to prepare for proposed changes to employment, leadership and governance.
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Withdrawal of the NHS COVID-19 workforce guidance – further update for employers
12/07/22
Following the withdrawal of the staff terms and conditions section of the COVID-19 workforce guidance, the NHS Staff Council has issued guidance on managing the transition of staff back to contractual sick pay arrangements, and any new COVID-19 cases.
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Government to withdraw key sections of the NHS COVID-19 workforce guidance
06/07/22
The Government has announced that it will be withdrawing the staff terms and conditions section of the COVID-19 workforce guidance in England with effect from 7 July 2022. We summarise the changes and their potential impact below.
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Government plans to allow the use of agency workers during strike action and increase damage awards for unlawfulness
04/07/22
The Government has responded to the strike action taken by rail workers, and the threat of industrial action in other sectors, with proposals to amend and repeal some long standing legislation. Find out about the changes and their impact on employers.
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Manage the exclusion of medics under MHPS better with new best practice guidance
01/06/22
The NHS Resolution Practitioner Performance Advice service’s (PPA) guidance and resources clarify how medical practitioners should be excluded under the MHPS framework, and how you can best handle concerns about doctors and dentists.
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The EAT has made its first decision on a COVID-19 related dismissal – here’s what employers can take away
16/05/22
In the case of Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) had its first opportunity to consider the fairness of a COVID-19 related dismissal. We explain what employers can learn from the case.
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When does an incident amount to unlawful harassment? The EAT’s latest decision
05/05/22
The EAT gave important guidance on how relevant the employee's perception is when evaluating allegations of harassment. We explore the latest case and set out the key factors employers need to look out for when dealing with harassment claims.
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Extension of protection for employees taking part in or preparing for industrial action overturned by Court of Appeal
27/04/22
This case discusses whether employees engaging in strike action should be protected from disadvantage by their employers. We summarise the latest court decision and what you need know about your employees’ rights in the event of industrial action.
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Information governance and employment law issues in the workplace
25/02/22
As an employer, you need to deal with various types of information governance issues. In this video, we explore some key issues you need to be aware of, from subject access requests to covert recordings and overseas working.
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Sending data overseas – new International Data Transfer Agreements and updated guidance on staff working abroad
07/02/22
The Information Commissioner’s Office has finalised new standard clauses (known as the IDTA, or ‘international data transfer agreement’) to support international data flows. Find out how to use the new clauses in our insight.