We’ve had two decisions recently involving claimants arguing that they had long Covid, and that long Covid is a disability for the purposes of disability discrimination. In one case, Burke v Turning Point Scotland, long Covid was held to be a disability and in the… Read More »Soundbite – Is long Covid a disability?
The Court of Appeal has recently found that an employee dismissed for the way in which they made a protected disclosure, was only entitled to unfair dismissal. Just because she had made a protected disclosure, and the dismissal was unfair, this does not mean the… Read More »Soundbite: Interesting case on protected disclosures/conduct
Supreme Court rules that term time workers are entitled to full annual leave Anyone employed on a term time contract, or employing a worker on a term time contract, should check the contract of employment to see if they are complying with the law on… Read More »Soundbite: Supreme Court rules that term time workers are entitled to full annual leave
Soundbite: Government backs new law to grant parents 12 weeks’ paid neonatal leave On Friday, a bill was passed by Government supporting a new law to grant parents up to 12 weeks’ paid leave where their baby requires neonatal care shortly after birth. This leave… Read More »Soundbite: Government backs new law to grant parents 12 weeks’ paid neonatal leave
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In this case, the employee, Mr Singh, was invited to a disciplinary hearing and, the next day, was signed off sick by his doctor. While absent, he was examined by occupational health who did not advise that his sickness wasn’t genuine. His employer, Metroline, believed… Read More »Soundbite: EAT has found it was a fundamental breach of contract to withhold company sick pay and pay SSP only when employee was off sick prior to a disciplinary hearing
Soundbite: New data shows nearly a quarter of workers are hybrid working – are your policies up to date? New data from a survey carried out by the Office of National Statistics shows that in May 24% of workers are hybrid working, a rise of… Read More »Hybrid working – are your policies up to date?
Menopause and the workplace Menopause specialists, Health & Her, have found that 10% of women leave the workforce due to the menopause and 1 in 4 consider leaving because of the intensity of their symptoms. We are also seeing increased Tribunal claims from women who… Read More »Soundbite: Menopause and the workplace
Did you know we offer a free contract of employment review for employers? You’ll find out whether your contract is up to date, or if it needs any changes. If it does need updating, we offer competitive rates to complete a bespoke review. If you’re… Read More »Free Contract of employment review
Part time holidays and holiday issues can cause headaches for employers and employees alike. If you’re struggling to grapple with contractual holiday entitlement, especially when we have an extra Bank Holiday this year, contact us for advice on calculations, policies and employment law. #employmentlawuk #bankholidayentitlement