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Welcome to the first update of 2025
Welcome to the first update of 2025
This months edition of InView covers the current situation on the Employment Rights Bill, as well as the April changes in relation to family leave pay, SSP and minimum wage, alongside the updated Vento Bands for injury to feelings awards.
In other news, as we head into 'grievance season' we've got some updated advice on your grievance practices and a series of new webinars focused on helping your managers to manage ER issues effectively.
As always if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact a member of the team.
See you next month,
Stephen
In other news, as we head into 'grievance season' we've got some updated advice on your grievance practices and a series of new webinars focused on helping your managers to manage ER issues effectively.
As always if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact a member of the team.
See you next month,
Stephen
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New Case Law
New Case Law
Defining harassment in the workplace:
Lessons from Carozzi and Forsbrook
Lessons from Carozzi and Forsbrook
The EAT’s recent decision in Forsbrook v Windsor Clive Primary School sheds light on key elements of harassment claims, and reminds employers that a step-by-step approach should be taken when analysing the risk of harassment. We've got the latest on the case and the legal test below.
TUPE: a step-by-step guide to the rules around relevant transfers and dismissal
In De Marchi v London United, the Employment Appeal Tribunal clarified key TUPE rules around employee transfers, unfair dismissal, and objections to changes in working conditions. This guide breaks down these complex provisions to help businesses navigate TUPE effectively.
Compensation for discrimination: injury to feelings awards
In discrimination cases, injury to feelings awards follow what are known as 'Vento bands', ranging from £1,200 to £58,700. A recent case highlighted the importance of tribunals properly applying these bands. Employers should understand these guidelines to better manage potential financial risks.
EAT gives guidance on dismissing employees fairly when the employment relationship has broken down
The EAT’s ruling in Alexis v Westminster Drug Project clarifies when an employer can use the ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of the employment relationship as a valid reason for dismissal. Learn why length of service and alternatives to dismissal weren’t required in this case below.
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Upcoming changes
Upcoming changes
Employment Rights Bill: What’s Changing?
Employment Rights Bill: What’s Changing?
Key changes are on the horizon in the Employment Rights Bill! From extended tribunal claim time limits to new rules on shift cancellations and menstrual health, find out what the latest amendments could mean for workers and employers.
Government announces new rates for family leave pay and statutory sick pay from 6th April 2025
Government announces new rates for family leave pay and statutory sick pay from 6th April 2025
Big changes are coming, from April Minimum Wage, Family and Statutory sick pay are all due to raise. We have outlined these changes for you.
From 20 January 2025 uplifts for failure to follow fire and rehire code of practice to apply to protective awards
From 20 January 2025 uplifts for failure to follow fire and rehire code of practice to apply to protective awards
From January 20, 2025, failure to follow redundancy consultation rules could add up to 25% to protective awards. With further increases to protective awards being considered, it's more important than ever for employers to stay compliant.
Holiday pay for part-year and irregular hour workers
Holiday pay for part-year and irregular hour workers
The Employment Rights Regulations 2023 bring new rules for holiday entitlement, particularly for part-year and irregular hours workers, starting in April 2024.
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Upcoming Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
How to Performance Manage an Attitude Problem
How to Performance Manage an Attitude Problem
As one of our most popular topics, you will learn:
How to apply the performance management journey to an ‘attitude problem’
How to build a manager’s confidence to tackle the attitude of a ‘good’ performer
How to make the performance management intervention effective when tackling ‘attitude’
How to apply the performance management journey to an ‘attitude problem’
How to build a manager’s confidence to tackle the attitude of a ‘good’ performer
How to make the performance management intervention effective when tackling ‘attitude’
A 3-Part Technique for Planning an Investigation
A 3-Part Technique for Planning an Investigation
Our 2025 webinar schedule continues on 20th February, with A 3-Part Technique for Planning an Investigation
In this session hosted by Sarah Walker, one of our industry experts, she will be looking into:
How to support a line manager as an investigator
A structured, tried and tested 3-step technique for investigations that can be used in training or standalone.
A ready to go structure to investigating what has happened in accordance with legal standards, company policies and surrounding circumstances.
In this session hosted by Sarah Walker, one of our industry experts, she will be looking into:
How to support a line manager as an investigator
A structured, tried and tested 3-step technique for investigations that can be used in training or standalone.
A ready to go structure to investigating what has happened in accordance with legal standards, company policies and surrounding circumstances.
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