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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.
The Government’s new five-point package of measures for the immigration system has been given a timeline
The new immigration system comes into effect in April 2024. In this article we look at the key dates for visa holders.
Case study: Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council
The Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council judgement guides employers on protected disclosure detriment claims by external job applicants.
ICO guidance: handling worker health data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance on the handling of worker health data with the aim of providing advice and examples of good practice.
New year, new holiday pay rules: what do the Government’s new Employment Rights Regulations mean for employers?
After initially proposing changes last year, the Government’s new regulations relating to holiday pay and changes to the Working Time Regulations came into force on 1 January 2024. The new regulations contain some significant changes and aim to simplify or consolidate some of the processes for certain categories of workers.
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023
As part of the Government’s implementation of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act, regulations for Minimum Service Levels (MSLs) for rail, ambulance, border security services and fire and rescue services were enacted in 2023.
Case study: Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd
This case serves as a reminder to employers that they need to be aware of the way in which the symptoms of menopause can impact performance and how this should be appropriately managed.
Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in around September 2024.
Podcast: Social media uses and abuses in primary care
Social media is a complex issue in employment law. What are the rules for doctors and other professionals? Find out in our latest podcast, hosted by Robert McCartney and Rachel Levine.
Case study: Riley v Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
This case illustrates the distinction between ‘dismissal’ and ‘termination by mutual consent’.
Colbert v Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
This High Court case involved a claimant who issued proceedings seeking an interim injunction relating to the conduct of the Trust during the MHPS disciplinary process.
Case study: Fischer v London United Busways Ltd
This recent judgment provides a useful indication of how an Employment Tribunal could view the use of language and swearwords in cases of gender reassignment discrimination.
Prepare your case for a tribunal
In her article last month, Julia Gray described the process of responding to an employment tribunal claim. Here she considers the steps to prepare the case for hearing or otherwise resolve the claim. Directions – also known as ‘case management orders’ – will be set out in writing by the tribunal telling the parties how to prepare the case for the final hearing.
Don’t get crushed by staff litigation
Independent practitioners inevitably find litigation can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive. In the first of a series of three articles about the employment tribunal process, Julia Gray explains the key stages and how doctors who employ staff can avoid common pitfalls experienced by others.