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A researcher who lost her job in 2019 after Tweeting that ‘male people are not women’ has won her appeal in the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The appeal took place on 27th and 28th April, in … Read more

Perhaps, now more than ever, mental wellbeing is of a paramount concern in our daily lives, as we ease out of another lockdown.  The culture in regard to mental health awareness has changed dramatically over … Read more

The report, published today, estimates that dealing with workplace conflict costs UK employers an equivalent of just over £1,000 for every employee. This is based on and includes the cost to employers in handling formal … Read more

As we reach the light at the end of the tunnel in relation to the pandemic we reflect that “furlough” was a word rarely heard or utilised pre March 2020, now firmly a staple of … Read more

There are increasing questions arising in relation to whether an employer can require its employee to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, or whether there would be any ability to discipline or dismiss them for a refusal … Read more

This morning’s ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of Uber v Aslam unanimously rejects Uber’s appeal against earlier decisions that its drivers should be treated as workers and not self-employed contractors. This is … Read more

October 2020 welcomed the judgement of the landmark case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. This case, while still being a judgement at first instance, provides welcome guidance on who is protected under s7 … Read more

Rishi Sunak has this morning announced a “Job Support Scheme” that is designed to top up wages for employees, following the support provided by the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (known as the “furlough scheme”) … Read more

According to a survey carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), 18% of organisations have had to cut their employees’ pay due to pressures brought on by the pandemic. More employers are reported to … Read more

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a significant impact on businesses ability to provide their services, and on an individual’s own ability to work. After months of furlough leave and home working, restrictions are finally … Read more