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5 things all employers need to know about withdrawing a job offer
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Bereavement leave: where are we now and where are we going?
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
More changes on the way for tipping
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
‘End of the line’ for Wimbledon’s line judges
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Managing personal data breaches in the workplace
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
The duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace becomes law
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Employment Rights Bill: a summary of the key provisions
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Employers urged to tighten up on anti-slavery measures
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Review of the Employment Rights Bill 2024 and implications for employers
The Government has, today published a new Employment Bill which sets out an enormous shift in employee rights in favour of employees. The bill is unfortunately quite complex and refers to regulations which have not yet been published. However, the headline changes are:
New Employment Bill Gives Much Greater Rights to Employees
The Government has, today published a new Employment Bill which sets out an enormous shift in employee rights in favour of employees. The bill is unfortunately quite complex and refers to regulations which have not yet been published. However, the headline changes are:
Tribunal didn’t have to reduce compensatory awards where it had found contributory conduct by the employees
When looking at unfair dismissal compensation, employers often argue that the conduct of the employee has contributed to their dismissal. The Employment Rights Act 1996 makes it clear that contributory conduct by an employee can have an impact on the level of...
Supreme Court re-instates injunction preventing Tesco from using fire and re-hire to remove ‘permanent’ right to retained pay.
In 2007, Tesco re-organised its warehouses resulting in mass relocations. As an alternative to potential redundancy, Tesco negotiated with USDAW (the recognised trade union) that it would give any staff who stayed on, and agreed to be relocated, a ‘Retained Pay’...
Discriminatory Names
A warehouse worker has lost his discrimination claim after complaining about his boss being called ‘Willy’. In Aylmer v Dnata Catering, the Claimant objected to his boss William McGinty referring to himself as ‘Willy’. The Claimant asked his boss to avoid using the...