Workers of England

Employee’s case failed for lack of Trade Union Representation

Employee’s case failed for lack of Trade Union Representation The case which is reported in the Daily Mail on the link below is a classic where an employee had a good arguable case that could…

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…

Employment Law News, Latest News 22/06/2023

UK: Royal Assent for Bills on enhanced rights for parents and carers, but implementing regulations unlikely to be in force before 2024

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…