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Acas has published new guidance on Age Discrimination which includes a
helpful summary of the current law and some practical guidance in three useful factsheets:
Age discrimination key points for the workplaceAge discrimination ten obligations for employersAge discrimination top ten myths
The Code of Practice on Preventing Illegal Working has been updated by the Home Office…Read More
The government has published a consultation paper following a suggestion in the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices…Read More
The following weekly rates are to increase from April 2019…Read More
he EAT has determined that an employer is not able dismiss an employee who is in receipt of payments under a long-term disability plan, on grounds of incapacity, even if the contract of employment allows this.Read More
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that it may reintroduce fees for employment tribunal claims by aiming to find a fee system that does not deny Claimants’ access to justice…Read More
The ICO have issued new guidance regarding passwords and encryption.Read More
We are delighted to be offering FREE HR & Employment Law sessions for local businessesRead More
The new Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 received Royal Assent on 13 September. Read More
Whilst the political debates continue over Brexit, including whether we should have a second vote, a reminder that currently from an employment and immigration perspective, the current position remains as stated by the Home Office in its statement made on 21 June 2018 concerning the post Brexit scheme for EU nationals resident in the UK.
Although the scheme is still subject to approval by Parliament, the statement still gives a good indication of what the future plans are.Read More
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The updates in this blog are published for information only and provide an overview of employment law and best practice as at the date of publication. No action should be taken without seeking professional advice.