What is changing in the UK?
When an employer is considering dismissing an employee, the first question any UK employment lawyer will ask is: Does the employee have less than two years’ service? This is because UK...more
How should an employer respond when an employee is accused, charged, or convicted of a crime?
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Following Disability Pride Month, we look to the past, present and future to examine how rights for people with disabilities in the workplace have developed in the UK and could develop further, before giving some practical...more
With the increasing number of employees in the UK bringing claims for discrimination on grounds of their beliefs, it is crucial for employers to be up to date on developments and take time to consider how they can foster an...more
In Randall v Trent College Ltd and others, the UK Employment Tribunal ruled against a school chaplain’s claim of religion and belief discrimination (amongst other claims). The reason for his treatment by his employer was not...more
The trend towards employees gaining greater control and flexibility over their working hours is set to continue. We discuss below some recent developments....more
After two years of dealing with a pandemic, European countries are now shaken by record levels of inflation and flagging growth. To help households cope with this situation, which currently shows no sign of improving,...more
In response to rising inflation, the French and UK governments have instituted various measures that affect employers. -
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During the presidential campaign, Macron’s Government promised to increase purchasing...more
Striking Workers Are Protected from Suffering Detriment -
Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency -
On November 18, 2021, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that workers who take part in...more
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