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Neurodivergence, Discrimination Comparators, Privileged Documents in the Wrong Hands, and a News Round-up - UK HR Two Minute...

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Our employment law update for July covers cases about legal principles tribunals must consider when analysing the ‘substantial adverse impact’ in disability claims, the difficulties in selecting discrimination comparators,...more

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Last-Minute Amendments Proposed to UK Employment Rights Bill

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Shortly before the UK Employment Rights Bill was expected to be signed into law, a significant number of amendments were proposed. This LawFlash outlines the key points for employers to note based on the latest amendments, an...more

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UK government announces more changes to Employment Rights Bill

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The UK government announced further changes to the Employment Rights Bill. These include a ban on NDAs that seek to prevent workers speaking out about discrimination and harassment. Changes to the fire and rehire rules...more

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The End of the NDA?

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It has been announced that, next week, the government will table an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill proposing to prohibit Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) relating to employees who are subject to harassment or...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – August 2024

Here is a look at recent developments in UK employment law...more

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Employment in the news | June 2024

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Alongside the constant stream of election related news, there were two EAT decisions in June, dealing with “pool of one” redundancies and ill-health dismissals, which will be of interest. In future, there will be further...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: April 2024

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Our April update includes a case on AI facial recognition software that allegedly discriminated against black people, a case where an individual carrying out a dismissal did not have enough knowledge of protected disclosures...more

King & Spalding

DEI hard: new reports reveal UK workplace diversity challenges

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This month has seen the publication of two UK government-backed reports relating to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Treasury Committee has published its report in relation to barriers faced by women in financial...more

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UK HR two-minute monthly: marital status discrimination, private WhatsApp messages as tribunal evidence, sickness...

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Our February update includes new cases on marital status discrimination, including a general refresher on direct discrimination, a case of whether private WhatsApp messages can be used in tribunal proceedings, and how to deal...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: Settlement agreements, vanishing dismissals for gross misconduct, (lack of) mitigation and general news...

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Our December update includes new case law on a very unusual take on taxing payments under settlement agreements, how difficult it can be to withdraw an appeal and stop a dismissal from vanishing, and the consequences, even if...more

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Employment Settlement Agreements – how to avoid the common pitfalls

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Settlement agreements are a pragmatic and effective tool in resolving workplace disputes. The employee benefits from financial support and a dignified exit, and the employer achieves a clean break. However, when used...more

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Call of Duty: UK Government proposes new duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment

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The UK Government has recently published its long-awaited response to its 2019 consultation on measures to combat sexual harassment in the workplace and strengthen existing legal protections. Most significantly, the...more

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It pays to read your NDAs

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When assessing whether a non-compete is an unlawful restraint of trade, express or implied non-contractual intentions can be used to evidence legitimate interests and therefore reasonableness. ...more

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The Big Questions for Employers in the UK for 2021

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2020 was a year of exceptional change for employers and their staff. As the pandemic unfolded, businesses navigated their way through adjusting to a remote workforce to furloughing to creating COVID-secure workplaces and...more

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Employment News: PCPs, NDAs, unfair dismissal

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Turning a blind eye – one-off act not a PCP - In Ishola v Transport for London the Court of Appeal confirmed that it was not a provision, criterion or practice to require an employee to return to work before a proper...more

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EHRC Issues Guidance on Workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment

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The UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued technical guidance setting out a detailed explanation of the law relating to harassment and sexual harassment, and offering employers practical recommendations...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.22.2020 | Top Story: Boeing Again Delays Return of 737Max to the Skies

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Boeing has again pushed back the return of its flawed 737Max model, revealing yesterday that it doesn’t expect regulators to sign-off on their return to the air until at least summer....more

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UK HR Two Minute Monthly: religious discrimination; TUPE; IR35

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Our first update of 2020 outlines key UK employment law developments over the last month. It includes cases on the definition of ‘employee’ under TUPE, the impact of a job evaluation survey in relation to equal pay, direct...more

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UK HR Two Minute Monthly: covert surveillance; holiday carry over; sexual orientation discrimination; interim relief

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Our December 2019 update outlines the key UK employment law developments over the last month. It includes cases on covert surveillance, sexual orientation discrimination when there is no identifiable victim, harassment under...more

International Lawyers Network

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What Scottish Companies Need To Know

We include the 2018 chapter in its entirety for reference following the 2019 update. Background - As part of last year’s Labour & Employment group paper, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Your Company Needs to...more

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HR Two Minute Monthly: restrictive covenants; disability discrimination; covert recordings by employees

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Our August 2019 update considers recent developments in employment law, including a key Supreme Court decision on restrictive covenants, and cases on disability discrimination and the impact of covert recordings by employees....more

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UK Government Responds to Proposals to Prevent Misuse of NDAs in Harassment and Discrimination Cases

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The UK government has published its response to its proposals to prevent the misuse of nondisclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses in situations of workplace harassment or discrimination. While the UK government has...more

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UK Women and Equalities Committee Calls for Immediate Government Action to Prevent Misuse of NDAs

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Following the launch of an enquiry in November 2018 examining the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) where allegations of harassment or discrimination have been made by an employee, the UK Parliament’s Women and...more

International Lawyers Network

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What English Companies Need To Know

We include the 2018 chapter in its entirety for reference following the 2019 update. UK update 2019 - The #MeToo movement continues to encourage women to speak out about unacceptable behaviours that they encounter at...more

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Employment News: holiday pay, NDAs, trade unions

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No handbrake turns – holiday pay included voluntary overtime pay - The Court of Appeal confirmed the EAT decision in East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Flowers that holiday pay has to include voluntary overtime...more

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