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Chief Constable found liable for acts of discrimination by misconduct panels
03/02/22
The Court of Appeal held that the Chief Constable was liable for any disability discrimination by the statutory police misconduct panel that had determined disciplinary allegations against the claimant police officer.
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How GPs and dentists can prepare for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination requirements
14/01/22
We summarise NHSE&I's operational guidance to assist you with preparing and implementing the new regulations requiring healthcare providers to ensure that certain workers have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.
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The NHS pension scheme is set to change – here’s what employers can expect
20/12/21
The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting on proposed changes to employee contribution rates to the NHS Pension Scheme. We summarise the key proposals you need to know about.
COVID-19: Workforce FAQs
15/12/21
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant workforce issues for healthcare organisations regarding the services they provide and the risks to staff. Here we share our FAQs in relation to these policies and communications with staff generally.
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Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) further extends scope of protection for employees taking part in or preparing for industrial action
13/12/21
Workers are protected from a detriment connected with their trade union activities, regardless of whether this was ‘protected industrial action’ lawfully organised by a union and compliant with the statutory balloting requirements.
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Mandatory vaccination requirements for workers in health and social care: Planning and preparation guidance for employers
07/12/21
NHSEI has shared operational guidance on preparing and implementing the new regulation requiring providers of regulated healthcare services to ensure that certain workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Mandatory vaccination requirements for workers in health and social care: What employers need to know
12/11/21
New mandatory COVID-19 vaccine regulations for health and social care settings in England will come into force on 1 April 2022. Find out which actions you need to take in our insight.
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EAT determines right to pay during suspension for zero hours and casual workers
22/10/21
The EAT has recently held that a bank worker was not entitled to receive pay whilst suspended from the bank pending investigation. Find out what the decision means for your bank worker arrangements and how to protect your organisation from similar claims.
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Mandatory vaccination requirements for care home workers: What employers need to know
22/09/21
New regulations will come into force on 11 November 2021, requiring all persons working or deployed in a CQC registered care home to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption applies. We provide you with the latest developments.
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Government announces plans for new obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
29/07/21
On 21 July 2021, the Government published its response to the consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace. We take a look at the proposed changes following the consultation, and what will be the impact on employers.
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What does the Health and Care Bill mean for employers and workforces?
19/07/21
Wellbeing, workforce planning, changes to the CCG/ICS workforce, and equality, diversity and inclusion are key considerations of the new Health and Care Bill. We set out the ways in which we think the Bill could impact on your organisation.
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Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms that judicial notice should still be taken of ‘the childcare disparity’ when deciding indirect sex discrimination claims
08/07/21
The Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld a Claimant’s appeal against the ET's decision to dismiss her claims of indirect sex discrimination on the basis that the ET failed to take judicial notice of ‘the childcare disparity’. Read more about the case here.