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Case study: William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
In the case of William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, the EAT has reiterated that in a claim for detriment arising from whistleblowing, only the knowledge and motives of the decision maker are relevant to the Employment Tribunal’s considerations.
Parents’ rights are bolstered
New employment law regulations came into force on 6 April 2024, improving the rights of employees and giving them more flexibility.
How will the employment law landscape change under a Labour government?
Employment law partner Saira Ramadan summarises some of the key changes outlined in Labour's recent ‘'New Deal for Working People’ paper.
Hempsons welcomes new employment law partner Saira Ramadan
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Saira Ramadan as a partner in our employment law team, based in our London office.
Key changes to the skilled worker visa route
The UK government has announced significant changes to the Skilled Worker visa route that came into effect on 4 April 2024. Employment solicitor Henrietta Donnelly outlines the key updates.
Case Study: Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas
The case of Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas is a useful reminder of how tribunals can fall into the trap of substituting its own view of an appropriate sanction for that of the employer.
New rules for holiday pay
What do the Government’s new Employment Rights Regulations mean for employers calculating annual leave allowances? Rachel Levine explains.
Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust: lessons for employers
The case of Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust teaches employers not to act too swiftly when disciplining employees. Employment solicitor Rachel Levine examines the case.
Is a Trial Period a Reasonable Adjustment?
What employers should note from the new EAT ruling
Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice
The case of Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice acts as a reminder for employers not to accept verbal resignations immediately, without giving thought to the circumstances of the verbal resignation.
Changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
Changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
Case study: Glasson v The Insolvency Service
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently delivered an interesting judgment in the case of Glasson v The Insolvency Service, providing a helpful reminder to employers on the importance of knowledge of a disability when deciding whether discrimination has occurred.
New regulations providing new rights for employees are coming into force from 6 April 2023
Two new employment regulations, affecting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carer's leave come into force on 6 April.
Addressing COVID-19 challenges in social care: legal insights and best practices
This article explores recent cases related to COVID-19 and their implications on disability discrimination, mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and whistleblowing.