Article by Amy Hallam of BRM Law Protected characteristic of Disability – changes to the legal definition of a disability. Further to our recent article where we updated you on some of the amendments to…
Article by Honey Wyatt of HR Magazine The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered the public service provider Serco Leisure to stop using biometric data to track employees’ attendance. Serco Leisure, Serco Jersey and seven…
On 8 March 2024, the Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 will come into effect, making changes to existing paternity leave rights in the UK. The key changes being introduced are as follows: The two-week paternity leave entitlement…
Details The Supreme Court held that workers who are on permanent contracts, but who are only required to work for part of the year (e.g. workers on term-time-only or zero-hours contracts), are entitled to a…
Article from NR Magazine By Emma Williams, employment associate, and Nicole Akinyemi, trainee solicitor, at Katten Muchin Rosenman UK Here is a summary of the changes that can be expected in 2024: Streamlining TUPE consultations …
We are pleased to report that, where our lawyers began representing a member who was being threatened with a Costs Order in late November, if she didn’t drop the case, they had, by the end…
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…
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…
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…
Article by Herbert Smith Freehills llp Three Private Members’ Bills expanding rights for parents and carers received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023. When in force, they will provide for: the right to paid leave…
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…
We have some fantastic news that we wanted to share with you, please read this short update: A veteran London Underground manager who was sacked after she condemned George Floyd, has won a claim for…