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Fisheries, Latest News 26/10/2023

WEU offer protection and support for Fishing Industry Workers across England.

The fishing industry in England covers the fish processing industry and fishing trawler companies that fish around England. At WEU we offer protection and support for Fishing Industry Workers across England. The industry has a…

Police officer unfairly dismissed over sexist fitness test

This case highlights the differences between biological men and biological women, including women having lower average muscle mass, a higher percentage of body fat and smaller hearts and lungs. Article by HR Magazine A Ministry…

Update on compulsory vaccination cases against Barchester Healthcare Limited

The Workers of England Union has always taken the view that we are here to protect our members’ rights in the workplace. When those rights were threatened with compulsory vaccination we have taken cases not…

Direct Line ordered to pay menopausal employee £65,000 after failing to adjust its performance management processes

Article by Irwin Mitchell LLP – Joanne Moseley At what point can you raise legitimate concerns with an employee whose performance has declined due to menopausal symptoms? What reasonable adjustments do you need to make and what…

New law passed which will shake up flexible working regime.

Article by On 20 July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 received Royal Assent and became law. The Act introduces reforms to the flexible working regime, which are due to come into force in…

Temporary working contracts – navigating flexibility in the workplace.

Article by During the surge of remote working, hybrid work and flexible hours, flexibility within contracts has become a crucial consideration for both employers and employees. Temporary working contracts have gained prominence as a means…

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Employment Law News, Latest News 23/06/2023

New guidance sheds light on an employer’s approach to Data Subject Access Requests

Article by Stephen Marwood Background In May 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO“), the UK Data Protection Authority, issued updated guidance in the form of a Q&A for employers on workers’ Data Subject Access Requests (“DSARs“). The…

Are you up to speed with the recent changes to employment law?

20 June 2023 The Government have been updating their policy in light of Brexit and this month announced several changes. Here, Samantha Randall, an Associate Solicitor with Palmers who specialises in employment law, outlines the key…

Employment Law News, Latest News 02/05/2023

Settlement Agreements – what you need to know

It is not every day that you leave a job. In most cases, people leave because they have another job to go to and they are resigning at their own behest. However, what happens if…

Employment Law News, Latest News 20/04/2023

Is saying “I’m done” enough to terminate employment?

Resignation does not need to be in writing (although it should be if that is required under the contract of employment), it can be given orally or in some cases via conduct. When a resignation…

Is your employer complying with health and safety regulations?

Employers have important legal obligations when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, but how do many businesses currently stack up? The Health and Safety statistics for 2021/2022 have now been released. It…

Some employer’s are still asking employees for their ‘vaccine’ status – what are your rights?

DATA PROTECTION AND COVID-19: CAN WE ASK OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THEIR COVID VACCINATION STATUS We are still getting employers asking employees about their vaccination status, even though it was well documented early on, even…