Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: What employers need to know
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This article outlines the key features of the bereaved partner's paternity entitlement, and the steps employers should have in place.
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Effective Probations and New Unfair Dismissal Rights
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Our fact sheet will help provide a clear understanding of what's changing, how employers can avoid the legal pitfalls that may arise during probation and how they can prepare for the ERB.
Download: Industrial Action Changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) represents the biggest change in employment law for a generation. Many changes relate to Trade Unions and industrial action, with a view to promoting more collective bargaining within workplaces.
This guide examines the main changes regarding industrial action, when they are likely to come into force, and what practical steps employers should be taking to prepare.
Download: Employment Rights Act 2025 – Key Changes Coming in 2026
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The Employment Rights Act 2025, which implements the Employment Rights Bill, will introduce a number of important changes to employment rights over the next couple of years. Some changes will take effect in February 2026 (trade union-related), April 2026, October 2026, and others from 2027 onwards. To make it easy to understand, we have summarised the key changes in bullet points with anticipated implementation dates.
Download: Guide to Employment Law Changes
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From 2026, a wave of changes will roll out, creating both compliance challenges and opportunities for employers. This guide summarises the key reforms, when they take effect, and what organisations can do now to reduce risk and maintain compliance.
Download: TUPE Checklist
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This checklist is designed to guide employers and HR professionals through the key steps, helping you to meet essential obligations and support employees throughout the transition.
Dealing with Winter, and the HR & Legal Issues around Colds, Bad Weather and Annual Leave Requests
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Winter has arrived, and we will be digging out coats, scarves and gloves from the deepest depths of our wardrobes. Colds will start spreading around the office, bad weather will…
Download: Short Guide to Six-Month Unfair Dismissal Protection
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Of the almost 75 individual changes set out in in the Employment Rights Bill, the proposal to make unfair dismissal a day one right was undoubtedly the most significant. While many expected it to pass easily given Labour’s majority, the government has now confirmed a different position - and organisations need to understand what this means for them.
On-Demand Webinar: Employment Law Roadmap | How to Prepare for 2026
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During this 60-minute webinar, Our sister company, WorkNest’s employment law and HR experts looked ahead at what’s coming, and suggested what actions to take now to prepare your organisation and people for the year ahead.
Budget 2025: what employers need to know
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Volunteers bring significant value - to themselves, and to the organisations they contribute to. For neurodivergent individuals the benefits can be especially powerful: building skills, confidence, belonging and social connection.
The story of Tom Boyd recently captured the nation’s attention. Beyond the human-interest angle, Tom’s experience raises critical lessons for organisations about compliance, volunteer management, and training.
Download: Adapting to Change | Preparing for Day One Rights Reforms
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This short guide highlights the key changes, their operational implications, and practical steps your HR team can take now to prepare.
On-Demand Webinar | Day One Rights in the Employment Rights Bill
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In this practical 60-minute Personnel Today webinar, employment law and HR experts from our sister company, WorkNest explained what these new rights mean, how unfair dismissal rules will evolve, and the key steps employers should take to stay compliant and confident.
Unconscious bias in the workplace | What we can learn from The Celebrity Traitors
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We’ve all been glued to The Celebrity Traitors. The drama, the deception, the tension at every round table – it’s brilliant TV. But beyond the entertainment, the show offers a fascinating look at something we deal with every day at work: unconscious bias.
Each accusation, each decision to ‘banish’ a player, is made with limited evidence and plenty of gut feeling. And that’s exactly how bias shows up in our workplaces – in the small, often unnoticed ways we make decisions.
Are NDAs still legal? The new rules employers must know
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If your organisation uses non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements or employment contracts, read on.
New proposals could soon make it unlawful for employers to use NDAs to stop employees speaking out about harassment or discrimination at work.
In a post-#MeToo world, the UK government is moving to render certain NDAs unenforceable. Proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) would, if passed, give stronger protection to anyone who has experienced – or witnessed – workplace harassment or discrimination.
When an employee resigns during a disciplinary process
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It’s not unusual for employees to resign once a disciplinary process is underway, particularly if they suspect dismissal may be the outcome. They might feel it’s better to leave on their own terms than face the consequences of formal action.
But what should employers do in this situation? Can you refuse their resignation, continue the process, or must you stop altogether? Here’s our practical guide to managing this fairly and confidently.
Reducing complaints with effective leadership
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Frequent grievances don’t just waste time - they damage morale, trust and productivity. By investing in training that enhances emotional intelligence and communication, you can reduce the number of formal complaints, improve relationships, and build a more positive culture.
When AI enters the grievance process
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Our latest blog covers the rising use of AI within the grievance process, and what you as a HR professional can do to minimise potential risks.
Employment Rights Bill Progress Tracker
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The Employment Rights Bill continues to progress through Parliament, and we're edging ever closer to a major shake up in employment law. Our progress tracker outlines, where are we are, and what happens next?
Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap | HR’s quick guide to what’s coming when
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The latest roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill.
How to Manage Football Fans During Euro 2025: Tips for HR teams
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Here's our top 3 ways in which you can minimise the impact of the Euro’s at work...
A Good Pub Conversation – The Art of Effective HR Investigations
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The HR investigation process can appear tricky and complex for employers. We could write plenty about deciding what action needs to be taken when an issue comes to HR’s attention…
What the 2025 Immigration White Paper means for UK Employers
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Following a week of high-profile news stories, the UK Government has unveiled its Immigration White Paper, titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. It sets out significant reforms that will substantially reshape…
Can I Train Witnesses for the Employment Tribunal?
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We all know that coaching a witness for an Employment Tribunal is wrong, but can you train witnesses for the Employment Tribunal (ET)? What’s the difference between coaching and training, and where should employers draw the line?
Vento Bands: Explained
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Vento bands: What are they? What do they mean? And what are the factors that the employment tribunal will be taking into consideration when deciding an injury to feeling award?
For Women Scotland Ruling: What HR Needs to Know
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The UK Supreme Court recently delivered a pivotal judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, addressing the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010. The decision…
Government Employment Law Reforms
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View our updated interactive guide to the Employment Law Reforms that were presented in the King's speech in July 2024, and the subsequent Employment Rights Bill, announced in October 2024.
Employment Law Update – InView Jan 2025
New Case Law
The latest updates from the employment Tribunal - January 2025
Second Jobs and Side Hustles: 10 Employer Questions Answered
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Second jobs or ‘side hustles’ have exploded in popularity in recent years. From podcasting to selling handmade products, these ventures are providing a considerable boost to people’s annual income. And…
Holidays or Long Term, Should You Allow Employees to Work from Abroad?
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Pre-Covid, the idea of working from anywhere in the world seemed like a pipe dream. But in recent years, the growing prevalence of remote work has made it a real…
Webinar | Flexible Working in 2024 and Beyond
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It can be challenging to navigate bringing employees back to the workplace. With the new Government set to make flexible working an inclusive right, Stephen Foster and Suzanne Pipe discuss finding the right approach to hybrid work.
Webinar: New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment by 3rd Parties
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What do the upcoming changes to sexual harassment law mean for employees and how can businesses prepare?
Employment Law Update – Mar 2024
New Case Law
The latest update from the Employment Tribunal - March 2024.
Employment Law Update – Feb 2024
New Case Law
The latest updates from the Employment Tribunal - February 2024
The End of ‘Fire and Rehire’? Government Announces First Step in Tackling the Controversial Use of Dismissal and Re-engagement
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Dismissal and re-engagement, also known as ‘fire and rehire’, refers to when an employer fires an employee and then offers them a new contract with new – usually less favourable…
Designing your Dignity at Work Ecosystem
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What do you need to be building right now, ahead of the new requirements taking effect in October 2024? Vicky and Tim explore how to build your dignity work ‘ecosystem’ of policy, reporting tools, investigations practice and training in the light of the new legislation.
Tips from an Occupational Health Physician: How to Get the Best from an Occupational Health Report
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An audience with an OH Physician: how can we get the best from a referral to occupational health, and a report that gives us the answers we need to take that next step in the process?
Reasonable Steps v All Reasonable Steps
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What does it mean when building a defence to sexual harassment?
Employment Law Update – Jan 2024
New Case Law
The latest updates from the Employment Tribunal - January 2024.
Employment Law Update – November & December 23
New Case Law
The latest from the employment and employment appeal tribunal.
Employment Law Update – Sept 2023
New Case Law
The latest cases from the employment tribunal and what we can learn from them.
Discrimination Arising from Disability – Pilkington UK Ltd v Jones
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Pilkington UK Ltd v Jones has just made its way through the employment appeal tribunal and is an interesting case that highlights the importance of a solid investigation. Maeve Vickery,…
The New Proposed Positive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment – Where are we now?
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The latest updates on the new proposed positive duty to prevent sexual harassment.
Neurodiversity: Recent Case Law
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Suzanne Pipe gives us an overview of new case law surrounding neurodiversity.
Employment Law Update – July 2023
New Case Law
The latest cases from the Employment Tribunal, and what we can learn from them.
EAT Judgment: Fire Brigades Union v Mr P Embery
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The Fire Brigades Union has just won it's appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The case has a couple of really interesting points for employers in regards to the employment relationship, Suzanne and Stephen cover what we can learn in this short video.
What Can HR and D&I Professionals do to Support Employee Mental Health?
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HR and D&I professionals play a vital role in supporting employee mental health, and creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and valued. So what are some of the mental health must-haves in your organisation? Our Head of HR, Diversity and Inclusion has put together our top five.
Mental Health & Employment Law FAQ’s
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Our employment law specialists answer the top questions we're always asked about managing mental health in the workplace.
Mental Health at Work: HR’s Guide to Going Formal
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The answers to some of the questions we are asked about managing mental health at work alongside a formal HR process.
Tipping and Gratuity – Employees to get their Fair Share in new Legislation Proposals
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The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 has received royal assent, here's what you need to know.
Employment Law Update – Carer’s Leave & New Acts
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Suzanne updates us on the latest information regarding Carer's leave and new acts.
Employment Law Update – April 2023
New Case Law
The latest cases from the employment tribunal, and what we can learn from them.
Employment Contracts: A Health Check
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Here are our tips on how to give your employment contracts a regular health check.
The Hallmarks of a Fair Redundancy
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The Vista team walk quickfire through the fundamentals of ensuring your Redundancy process is a fair one.
InView – Employment Law Update – February 2023
New Case Law
The latest updates from the employment tribunal.
Employment Law Update – InView – Jan 2023
New Case Law
The latest cases and learnings from the employment tribunal.
Calculating Holiday Entitlement for Part-time Workers
Guidance Note
Here's a quick reference guide to how to calculate holiday entitlement.
Employment Law Update – InView – November 22
New Case Law
The latest cases and learnings from the employment tribunal.
InView Case: Legal Privilege – Oct 22
New Case Law
Our team look at the case of University of Dundee v Chakraborty, which highlights the importance of getting investigations right first time.
InView – Employment Law Update – October 2022
New Case Law
We look at the latest cases emerging from the employment tribunal.
Long COVID – Disability or Not? Quinn v Sense Scotland
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Our team review the case of Quinn v Sense Scotland.
Whistleblowing: The Latest on Kong v Gulf International Bank UK Ltd
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Chris MacNaughton reviews the latest on the case of Kong v Gulf International Bank UK Ltd.
Airbus Video Advice: Video Advice: Recruitment in R v Andrewes
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Stephanie Davies runs through the details of this interesting case and what we can learn from it in this short video.
GEOAmey Video Advice: Recruitment in R v Andrewes
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Suzanne Pipe runs through the details of this interesting case and what we can learn from it in this short video.
InView – Employment Law Update – September 2022
New Case Law
We round up the latest cases from the employment tribunal.
The Queen’s Funeral – Top HR Questions, Answered
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Our guidance to the top FAQ's from HR teams regarding the 19th September 2022.
The Hallmarks of Managing a Remote or Hybrid Workforce
Guidance Note
How can employees working in a hybrid or remote working environment be managed effectively? Here are some of our hallmarks of managing a remote workforce, and what to do if you need to take action.
InView – Employment Law Update – July 2022
New Case Law
Things have been hotting up in the tribunal in July, here's our round up of the latest cases.
Update to Fit Note Legislation
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Danielle provides an update on the latest detail we have in relation to the change in legislation regarding Fit Notes.
InView – Employment Law Update – June 2022
New Case Law
The latest from the employment tribunal this month.
Changes to Fit Note Legislation – What do HR need to know?
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The Government has introduced new Fit Note legislation from the 1st July 2022: here's the detail.
How to Write a Better Disciplinary Outcome Letter
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We’ve compiled a draft disciplinary outcome letter which may look suitable on the surface, but we’ve highlighted some suggested improvements to ensure that you get your disciplinary template letter match fit – every time.
Template: Disciplinary Outcome Letter
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A draft disciplinary outcome letter which may look suitable on the surface, but we’ve highlighted some suggested improvements to ensure that you get your disciplinary template letter match fit – every time.
InView – Employment Law Update – May 2022
New Case Law
What's the latest news from the employment tribunal this month?
Employment Law Update – Spring 2022 Round-Up
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We've just finished all our client employment law updates for Spring. As valued members of our resource hub community, we wanted to summarise some of the highlights. Thanks to Suzanne and Claire, Employment Lawyers in the Vista team, for putting together this quick-look video update for busy HR professionals!
Holiday Pay
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Stephen Foster spends some time looking at where we are in the latest holiday pay saga.
How to Keep the Logistics of a Change Programme in Check
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Large scale change or redundancy programmes can be logistical nightmares, with hundreds of settlement agreements to negotiate and a minefield of potential hiccups. We’ve been working to deliver a number of projects at scale recently, and have collected our top three tips to keep your programme running smoothly.
Managing the Return to the Workplace
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Lesley Bovington and Stephen Foster discuss the return to the workplace following the Covid-19 pandemic. What does this mean legally for Airbus, and what should we be thinking about doing in order to help our colleagues return?
InView – Employment Law Update – April 2022
New Case Law
What's the latest news from the employment tribunal this month?
Employment Law Update: InView March 2022
New Case Law
What's new from the tribunal this month? We cover the latest case law and learnings for HR in the March Update.
P&O Ferries: What’s Going On & What Employment Law Lessons Can We Learn?
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The news is rife with the announcement that P&O Ferries have sacked 800 workers without notice. Stephen takes a quick look at what's going on at the organisation and what employment law lessons we can learn.
What to do when an Employee Refuses Consent for a Medical Report
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Employers may need to request medical reports for an employee for plenty of reasons. But what if they refuse? Here’s 3 tips from our lawyers on how to progress a challenging situation.
Fire and Rehire – Employees Win Injunction this Time
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The latest update on this case is here. The practice of “fire and rehire” to vary the terms and conditions of an employee’s contract when they will not agree the…
InView – Employment Law Update – February 22
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There's plenty happening in the tribunals this month, as well as a brand new look and feel to our updates. We're bringing you new case law on Worker Status, Discrimination and Extensions of Time, alongside the latest on the well publicised 'cake case' and the new Women & Equalities Committee inquiry into Menopause.
Religion & Belief Discrimination: Fear of Catching Covid-19 is not a Protected Belief
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An employment tribunal has found that a fear of catching Covid-19 is not a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010 (EA). Section 10 of the EA says that a…
Employment Law Update – November 2021
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Welcome to this month’s employment law update. In November we’re covering: The controversial Kostal UK v Dunkley case – the Supreme Court has had the final say. We look at what…
Employment Law Update – September 2021
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Welcome to this month’s employment law update. In September we’re covering: A direct discrimination case where Muslim employees were banned from wearing headscarves in the workplace Secretary of State for…
Discrimination and the Shifting Burden of Proof: Why Employers Need to ‘Show Their Workings’
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Section 13(1) of the Equality Act 2010 defines discrimination as occurring where “because of a protected characteristic, A treats B less favourably than A treats or would treat others”. In…
The Hallmarks of a Fair Performance Management Process
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The hallmarks of a fair performance management process are: Setting the standards of reasonable and acceptable performance for each job; Ensuring that these standards of performance are clearly communicated to…
Employment Law Update – July 2021
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Welcome to July’s employment law update where we cover the latest news from the employment tribunal. This month we’re covering: Strike action in a case that reminds us why employers…
Estate Agent Hits Headlines for Employee’s Racist Tweet: A Developing Problem for Employers
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The dark side of football showed its ugly face once again after Sunday’s Euro Final, as within minutes of the final whistle a minority angry fans took to Twitter to…
Employment Law Update – January 2021
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Welcome to the first update of 2021! We’re kicking off the year with a selection of interesting cases from the Tribunal, including: Indirect discrimination in Heskett v Secretary of State for…
New Immigration Rules: Key Points for Employers and What to do Now
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The new immigration rules will apply after 11.00pm on 31 December 2020. EEA nationals living in the UK at that time will have until 30 June 2021 to apply for…
Annual Employment Law Update: 2020
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Our annual employment law update for 2020 gives you a roundup of what’s happening in the world of employment law, including new legislation, case law updates and what’s on the…
Employment Law Update – September 2020
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Hello and welcome to our latest employment law update. We had a short break in August, so this month we have packed in tribunal cases, guidance documents and resources to…
How to Change Terms and Conditions of Employment
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We’re entering a period of change for many businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s our guide for employers who are looking to make a change to terms and conditions of…
Employment Law Update – July 2020
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Hello and welcome to this months employment law update. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of our Redundancy Resource Hub for employers and HR professionals. In other news,…
Employment Law Update – June 2020
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Welcome to this months employment law update. This one is sure to help you over the coming weeks and months as we start to get back on track with the…
New TUPE Case Paves the way for Employees to Transfer to Multiple Transferees at the Same Time
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Most of us have been distracted by Covid-19 since March and could therefore be forgiven for missing a potentially very disruptive transfer ruling from the European Court of Justice. Where…
Case Analysis: ISS Facility Services NV v Sonia Govaerts & Atalian NV, formerly Euroclean NV
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For information on the implications of this decision, please click here. 1. The UK courts have rejected the concept that employees can be transferred to more than one employer where…
Employment Law Update – May 2020
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Welcome to the latest edition of our employment law update. This month, we’re looking at the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel! How to Bring Furlough Leave to…
Employment Law Update – April 2020
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Welcome to the April edition of Vista’s employment law update. This month we are continuing to bring you up to the minute guidance on the Coronavirus pandemic, and what it…
Employment Law Update – February 2020
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In this months employment law update we have a whole host of cases which focus on workplace investigations. For advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) please click here. We’ve looked at the…
Unfair Dismissal & the Role of the Investigator
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The case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing serves as a good reminder of the responsibilities of an investigator. Vicky and Luke discuss the case.
EHRC Guidance on Harassment
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It’s an 84 page document, but we have summarised the most important points for you in this short video.
Employment Law Update – January 2020
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Happy new year and welcome to the first employment law update of 2020. By now, most people will have returned to work. Many will have come back with the hope…
Whistleblowing – Royal Mail v Jhuti
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Royal Mail v Jhuti presents an interesting case on a topic that we have seen in two or three cases recently – Whistleblowing.
Sex Discrimination – City of London Police v Geldart
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Claire Rosney discusses the learning points for the Airbus team from the recent case of City of London Police v Geldart.
Holiday Pay
Video
Stephen Foster talks us through a recent case from the ECJ concerning holiday pay and carry over.
TUPE Transfers & Workers
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Tim Cross talks us through this TUPE case which could put a cat amongst the pigeons.
Is Mistletoe a Defence to Sexual Harassment?
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It’s Christmas party day at the office. Christmas jumper day – done. Christmas quiz – won. Christmas lunch – devoured. Spirits are high as your colleagues leave to get ready…
Racism at Manchester Derby Raises Questions about Disciplinary Action
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The Manchester Derby match this weekend sadly hit the headlines due to racist chanting and gesturing aimed towards players. The actions were captured on TV footage and the images went…
Employment Rights Manifesto Watch
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With the general election looming, we’ve spent some time pulling together the statements from each of the main parties’ manifestos relating to employment rights and labour relations. We have included…
Employment Law Update – November 2019
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It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off 2019 and wondering what the year would hold. Now we are at the final employment law update of 2019 and it…
Menopause at Work
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ACAS have released some new guidance on Menopause in the Workplace. Tim Cross talks us through the guidance and why it’s so important to raise awareness of the condition in this short video.
Off the Record Conversations – Harrison v Aryman
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Stephen Foster looks at the recent case of Harrison v Aryman – and in particular reminds us of the limits to protected conversations.
Race Discrimination – Base Childrenswear v Otshudi
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The case of Base Childrenswear v Otshudi recently went to the Court of Appeal. Claire Rosney talks us through the decisions from the Tribunal, and what we can learn from them.
Employment Law Update – October 2019
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The nights are now drawing in and it’s definitely starting to feel like winter. Don’t worry if you don’t feel like going out into the cold, we’re bringing all the…
Sexual Harassment – Raj v Capita Business Services
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Abi Alemoru focusses on the case of Raj v Capita Business Services and whether a massage from a manager was sexual harassment or not.
Vegetarianism & Philosophical Belief – Conisbee v Crossley Farms
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Claire Rosney discusses whether vegetarianism and veganism is protected under The Equality Act following the case of Conisbee v Crossley Farms.
What to Do When an Employee is Off Sick with a Pending Investigation
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Often employees think that by getting themselves signed off sick they can avoid disciplinary proceedings. As HR professionals, we know that this is not necessarily the case. Here’s our top…
What Does It Mean When an Employee Is Off Sick During a Pending Investigation?
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Do you have an employee off sick pending an investigation? Often employees think that by getting themselves signed off sick they can avoid disciplinary proceedings. As HR professionals, we know…
Dismissal During Probation due to Sickness: What Can Employers Do?
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Probationary periods and sickness absence are not two ingredients that make for a smooth employment relationship. Whether employers can dismiss during probation due to sickness is a question that arises…
Dismissal During Probation due to Sickness: What Can Employers Do?
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Probationary periods and sickness during probation are not two ingredients that make for a smooth employment relationship. Whether employers can dismiss during probation due to sickness is a question that…
Managing Sickness Absence and Ill Health: Not the Best Person for the Job
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When an employee is off sick or unable to carry out their current duties, and they are disabled within the definition of The Equality Act, then employers are obliged to…
Managing Sickness Absence and Ill Health: Not the Best Person for the Job
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Senior Employment Lawyer at Vista, Claire Rosney answers a frequently asked question from Vista HQ: Do employers have to offer an alternative role to a disabled employee, or can they…
Should Employers Offer Full Pay on a Phased Return to Work?
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We’re often asked about phased returns to work, and what this means for employees’ pay packets. Suzanne Pipe, Employment Lawyer at Vista gives us a run-through of whether employers need…
Should Employers Offer Full Pay on a Phased Return to Work?
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Do you have to pay an employee on a phased return full pay? Suzanne Pipe discusses in this short video.
Managing Sickness Absence: Too Ill to Talk?
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Managing an ill health situation where an employee says they are too ill to talk, or attend meetings requires a careful and considered approach from managers and HR teams. Suzanne…
Managing Sickness Absence: Too Ill to Talk?
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Managing sickness absence where an employee says they are too ill to talk, or attend meetings requires a careful and considered approach from managers and HR teams. Suzanne Pipe, one…
Employment Law Update – September 2019
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Welcome to the first employment law update for the Autumn season! It’s hard to believe that the Summer is over already. We hope that you are feeling refreshed and ready…
Agency Workers – Kocur v Royal Mail
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Can an agency worker use the AWR to insist on the same hours as a permanent employee? The Court of Appeal has looked at this issue in the case of Kocur v Royal Mail. Claire Rosney covers the case in this short video.
Unfair Dismissal – Covert Recordings – Phoenix House v Stockman
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This is a very interesting case covering covert recordings. Chris MacNaughton talks us through the key aspects of Phoenix House v Stockman.
3 Tips for Closing Down Grievances that Won’t Go Away
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During the grievance procedure we sometimes come across employees who are particularly determined. They continually raise the same issue, even after you thought you had dealt with it informally. Understandably…
Employment Law Update – July 2019
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Welcome to our July employment law update, where we look at the latest interesting cases from the employment tribunal. The holiday season is upon us, just in time for the…
Age Discrimination – Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice
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In the case of Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice, employees were hot under the collar when a change to probation officers’ pay-scales meant that younger workers took longer to get to the top of the scale and were paid less than their older colleagues. Here’s the full case and the learnings we can take from it, with Claire Rosney.
Discrimination Arising from Disability – Baldeh v Churches Housing Association
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Claire Rosney looks at the case of Baldeh v Churches Housing Association, where Ms Baldeh was dismissed over concerns about her performance and behaviour. At her appeal hearing she said that her behaviour was caused by depression. When she was dismissed, she brought a claim of discrimination arising from disability.
How to Prepare for an Employment Tribunal
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Employment tribunal claims have risen by 90% since the abolition of employment tribunal fees in July 2017. The rise has led to a new ‘frequently asked question’ here at Vista;…
Section 188: When Does the Obligation to Collectively Consult Apply?
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Tim Cross, Vista’s Director of Employment and Legal Affairs talks us through when Section 188 applies.
How to Win an Employment Tribunal
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Let’s face it, no employer wants to lose an employment tribunal. Abi Alemoru, Director of Litigation at Vista spends 2 minutes taking employers through the key ways to get a…
The Top 3 Questions we Always get Asked About: Employment Tribunals
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Abi, our Director of Litigation answers your top questions about the employment tribunal.
TUPE Transfers: What are the key considerations for the Transferor?
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As a transferor in a TUPE situation, it might be unclear what your obligations are. Tim answers a couple of key questions on this topic.
TUPE Transfers: What are the key considerations for the Transferee?
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If you find yourself in the role of transferee in a TUPE situation, it’s time to think commercially about the new relationship(s) you are inheriting. Tim, Director of Employment and…
TUPE Transfers: Will TUPE apply when I win a new contract?
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Try not to be fooled by your colleagues (even if its all of them!) saying that TUPE doesn’t apply for this new contract. We’ve seen plenty of situations where everyone…
Suspending an Employee
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So, you’re thinking about suspending an employee. Before you send them off on a paid holiday, it’s important to ensure suspension is the right way to go. Suzanne Pipe, Employment…
Parental Leave – Hextall vs Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police
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In Hextall vs Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police the Claimant tried and failed to extend the definition of sex discrimination to establish a right to enhanced shared parental pay. Despite convincing the Employment Appeal Tribunal that there was potential for an indirect discrimination claim when employers enhance maternity pay but not shared parental pay, Mr Hextall was unable to persuade the Court of Appeal. Suzanne reviews the case and what it means for Airbus in this video.
Redundancy Advice for Employers: The Top Five Questions We Always Get Asked
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Vista’s employment lawyers provide redundancy advice to our clients regularly, so, we spent an afternoon on the sofa with Tim Cross, Vista’s Director of Employment and Legal Affairs, and asked…
Employment Law Update – May 2019
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Welcome to this months employment law update. May has been a busy month with Mental Health Awareness Week, Learning at Work Week and Women’s Health Week – there’s been lots…
Unfair Dismissal and Permanent Health Insurance – ICTS v Visram
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The case of ICTS v Visram deals with the tricky issue of a medical capability dismissal in a case where the employee has a contractual entitlement to permanent health insurance. View the full case in the May edition of InView for Airbus.
Vicarious Liability – Shelbourne v Cancer Research UK
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When can an employer be vicariously liable for the acts of employees? In Shelbourne v Cancer Research UK the High Court held that the employer was not liable when one employee injured another on the dance floor. Abi Alemoru explains what implications this case may have for the Airbus team.
Working Time Directives – Update on New Judgement – CCOO v Deutsche Bank
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The case of CCOO v Deutsche Bank was featured in March’s edition of InView for Airbus, and looked at whether organisations were required to keep records of daily working time. At the time we had an opinion from the Advocate General, however we have an update from The European Court of Justice. Claire talks us through it here.
An interesting opinion from the advocate General on working time records in the case of CCOO v Deutsche Bank.
Things to Consider when Suspending an Employee
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So, you’re thinking about suspending an employee. Before you send them off on a paid holiday, it’s important to ensure suspension is the right way to go. It’s a big…
Employment Law Update – April 2019
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Spring is officially in bloom, and we’re bringing you a few cases that haven’t quite been a walk in the park. This month the cases focus on making fresh connections;…
Suspension and Constructive Dismissal – Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth
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Suzanne takes us through the well publicised case of Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth where the Court of Appeal looked at the decision to suspend a teacher and whether it resulted in the employee being constructively dismissed.
Final Written Warnings – Beattie v Conderrat
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Claire discusses the case of Beattie v Conderrat where the connection between a final written warning and a subsequent dismissal was examined. She talks us through what the Airbus team can take from the case.
Employment Law Update – March 2019
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This month we have a selection of employment tribunal cases which focus on the reasons that sit behind employers’ decisions, because when it comes to employment law, it is often…
Unfair Dismissal – Spaceman v ISS Mediclean
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The case of Spaceman v ISS Mediclean also looked at the employer’s reasoning in relation to a dismissal.
In this case it was a short service dismissal, where the reason can be key as it will determine what if any claims the employee has the right to bring. Mr Spaceman claimed that he had been dismissed because he had asserted a statutory right (an automatically unfair reason for dismissal). However, the EAT did not agree and his claim failed on the grounds he had complained to his employer about something he believed they were going to do rather than something they had done. This could not amount to a breach of a statutory right as it had not yet happened.
Tricky Dismissals: What to do when an Employee can’t Engage in the Process
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Here’s the fifth and final scenario in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how to approach them. “What happens when…
Tricky Dismissals: ‘The Serial Grievance Raiser’
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Here’s the fourth in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how to approach them. “What happens when, during a formal…
Tricky Dismissals: The Sick Employee who is Refusing to Co-operate
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Here’s the third in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how to approach them. Scenario three: “An employee has gone…
Tricky Dismissals: ‘The Unusual Under-performer’
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Here’s the second in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how to approach them. Here’s scenario two: ‘An employee’s performance…
Tricky Dismissals: ‘The Suspected Thief Blaming it on a Medical Condition’
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Welcome to the first in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how to approach them. As employment tribunal claims continue…
TUPE Transfers: The answers to our top 3 TUPE questions
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The world of TUPE transfers is complex in language and in process. As employment lawyers and training professionals, we mainly get asked three questions about the TUPE process: what are…
Employment Law Update – February 2019
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Welcome to this month’s employment tribunal round-up, which may challenge some of what you thought you knew. We have some cases that query supposedly settled legal principles as well as…
Whistleblowing & Defamation – Ibrahim v HCA
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In Ibrahim v HCA, the employer challenged a whistleblowing claim on the grounds that the disclosure did not meet the public interest test and the EAT agreed that the employee had not fulfilled that aspect of the test. Although, it is worth remembering that seemingly ‘personal’ disclosures have been held to be in the public interest so employers should proceed with caution when considering disclosures that could be protected.
Making Use of your Gender Pay Report
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This time in 2018 many organisations were wrestling with identifying the right data, the calculations and the narrative for their first gender pay report. Most of the focus was on…
Disability Discrimination – Lamb v The Garrard Academy
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The law of disability discrimination is regularly challenged. In Lamb v The Garrard Academy, the Employment Appeal Tribunal looked at when constructive knowledge of a disability will arise in practice. The employer in this case had not had confirmation that the employee’s condition would amount to a disability. However, the EAT held that the employer was in possession of facts which should have led them to ask more questions. Had they referred Ms Lamb to OH, it would have been confirmed that her condition was a disability. As a result, the employer was deemed to have constructive knowledge. This case demonstrates that failure to ask obvious questions and/or seek medical advice will not enable an employer to plead ignorance or avoid obligations in relation to disabled employees.
Employment Law Update – January 2019
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Welcome to the first Employment Tribunal update of 2019! A new year inevitably brings promises of fresh starts and ambitious resolutions. If your plan for 2019 involves keeping up to…
Dismissal for Long Term Sickness – Awan v ICTS
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Can an employer dismiss an employee for capability reasons when they are contractually entitled to long term disability benefits? No, not fairly, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has said in Awan v ICTS.
Unfair Dismissal – Ball v First Essex Buses
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Is it fair to dismiss an employee in the transport industry who fails a drugs test? Not always, said the employment tribunal recently. Ball v First Essex Buses looked at the range of reasonable responses test in conduct dismissals and shows how an employer can come unstuck even in seemingly clear-cut cases.
Employment Law Update – November 2018
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It’s getting cold outside! Put the kettle on and take some time to get stuck in to Novembers employment tribunal update. This month, we cover a host of cases which…
Employment Law Update – October 2018
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The employment tribunals have been dishing out a myriad of tricks and treats for employers during this Halloween season. Here’s our round up of what’s been going on in the…
Bullying or Harassment? How to decide which you are dealing with
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Bullying and harassment, if you don’t hear these terms in the press on a regular basis, we’re pretty sure you will hear them around the office. In the world of…
Employment Law Update – September 2018
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What a scorching summer it’s been! We hope everyone has enjoyed the weather and some well-deserved time off over the holiday season. It’s not been so rosy for the employment…
Settlement Agreement Negotiations – 5 things HR need to know
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Settlement agreements are useful tools to settle disputes quickly and bring a welcome finality to an often-uncomfortable situation for HR teams. Settlement agreement negotiations can be complicated, and when organisations…
Employment Settlement Agreements – How much should employers pay?
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There are plenty of reasons why an employer might find themselves considering an employment settlement agreement with an employee. Settlement agreements are a useful tool in solving a dispute quickly,…
Redundancy Advice for Employers: The Top Five Questions We Always Get Asked
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Redundancy can be a head-scratcher; the process throws out many burning questions for HR teams whilst they are managing a period of business change. Vista’s employment lawyers provide redundancy advice…
Do you have to enhance shared parental pay?
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Do you have to enhance shared parental pay? That’s the question on the lips of every HR professional across the country following the case of Hextall vs Chief Constable of…
The Gender Pay Gap: A No Nonsense Guide for Employees
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We’ve put together a short, no-nonsense video guide to the Gender Pay Gap reporting rules. It’s fun, and free! Please watch, tweet, embed and share with your employees to your…
GDPR for HR: 3 changes that matter for employers
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Many employers will be busy preparing for the changes in General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’), which come into effect in May 2018. But what does GDPR mean for HR? Every…