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Oxford Uni to keep retirement policy and appeal ageism ruling
Oxford University are set to appeal against an employment tribunal ruling last month that said it had broken the law when dismissing Professor Paul Ewart
Ex Chelsea Manager Wins Tribunal Claim
It all started so well. Fresh off the back of domestic domination with Juventus, Antonio Conte took the Italian national job for a couple of
Sacked pregnant worker wins £17k compensation
The Liz Earle Beauty Company may be one of the most recognisable and renowned in the world of aesthetics, but an employment tribunal has found
BBC issues more than £3m in payouts to avoid further equal pay claims
Over the last few years, the BBC has come under fire for its unfair treatment of employees. It transpired that the organisation had been severely
TUPE: Do employers need to consider ‘workers’?
As more companies utilise the gig economy to create a flexible workforce, the rights of workers become even more of a controversial topic. The distinction
Employment Law Changes 2020
Written Statement of Employment Particulars From 6th April 2020, the law governing Written Statement of Employment Particulars (“WSEP”) is changing. The new law requirement will
What Is A Protected Conversation?
Employment law can be something of a minefield, and it’s always beneficial to understand how specific legal regulations and scenarios could impact your business. For
Immigration Laws When Recruiting Staff
It’s no secret that UK visa laws are changing. They are becoming stricter, and so employers must keep abreast of those changes. Are you are
A ‘Pay To Work’ System
A chain of restaurants in Bristol has recently been forced to pay back over £850 in unlawfully deducted wages to a member of staff in
Onboarding New Hires Checklist
When new employees join your workforce, it’s important to integrate them into the company as quickly as possible. This process, known as onboarding, leads to
Charity Manager Paid £20k For Unfair Dismissal
An ex-manager at a Shetland charity has won her case against unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unlawfully deducted wages. She fought her case for
The Importance of Paying The National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage sets out the lowest hourly rate that you are allowed to pay your workers. The exact amount varies by both the
How To Create An Office Environment That Improves Employee Well-Being And Productivity
It doesn’t take a genius to realise that a happy working environment is a better working environment. A positive atmosphere can set the tone or
Employment Tribunal Seeks “Worker” Status Clarification From EU
In recent years there have been a number of high profile cases regarding employment status, particularly over individuals working in the “gig economy”. It is
Changes To Worker Contracts From 6 April 2020
Contracts of employment are changing, thanks to the 2017 Taylor Review. So, what do employers need to know? As of today, there is no legal
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