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New Guidance for employers supporting disabled workers
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance this month about supporting disabled workers with hybrid working and aimed at small and medium sized employers.
Reasonable adjustments – when to delay the decision to dismiss
The Tribunal failed to consider whether delaying the dismissal of a disabled employee until the merger was completed would have been a reasonable adjustment.
‘Fire and rehire’ Code of Practice updated
The often-controversial practice of “fire and rehire,” where employers dismiss and then re-engage employees to alter their terms and conditions of employment, often leads to significant conflict between employers, employees, and trade unions.
Time limit for unlawful deductions claims runs from date of deduction and not the termination date
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed the correct date from which any claim for the unlawful deduction of wages should start where the employment has come to an end.
Updated guidance on giving evidence from abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its guidance on giving evidence by video link from abroad in a UK court or tribunal case.
New positive duty for employers to minimise workplace harassment
This October sees the introduction of a new positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to protect their workers from sexual harassment.
Labour’s Employment Law Overhaul – What Employers Need to Know
Last week, the Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the General Election, ending the Conservative Party’s 14-year reign. Central to Labour’s transformative agenda is its ambitious employment law overhaul under “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People” (the “New Deal”).
The holiday pay and entitlement reforms
On 1 January the government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations under which workers (that’s workers or employees) are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday each year.
New for April – A reminder of what You Need to Know
April has seen a wave of new legislation and employment regulations in the UK. Here’s a summary of the important updates: