A problem or a conflict at work which demands a legal solution can be stressful. But it need not be that way. Whether it's an employer seeking advice on how to part company … Read More ...
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More Government clarity on Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the amount payable by employers when an employee is off work sick. Since April 6th, it’s been set at a flat rate of £118.75. There are certain eligibility requirements, for example: The Employment Rights Bill proposes to make changes to SSP rules In particular: Why these changes to SSP? Acknowledging… Continue Reading…
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Single enforcement body for employment rights: Fair Work Agency begins to take shape
As the role of Labour’s new ‘Fair Work Agency’ (as it will be called) begins to take shape, it appears to be much more significant than we initially thought. What will the role of the Fair Work Agency be? The Amendment Paper, published last week, outlines the scope of the Fair Work Agency’s (FWA) role.… Continue Reading…
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Employment Rights Bill – Changes to collective redundancy provisions
The current legal position on collective redundancy Change under the Employment Rights Bill This all looks increasingly likely to change under the Employment Rights Bill, which is currently being debated in the House of Lords. The Government recently published its response to its consultation on strengthening remedies against abuse of rules on collective redundancy and… Continue Reading…
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Ofsted inspector unfairly dismissed, for brushing water off a child’s head
Ofsted inspector unfairly dismissed, for brushing water off a child’s head [TK1] The recent Court of Appeal judgment in Hewston v Ofsted serves as a reminder to employers of the importance of using policies to set clear workplace standards. Hewston v Ofsted In this case, an experienced Ofsted inspector with a clean disciplinary record, was… Continue Reading…
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New statutory rates for 2025
April marks the month each year where changes to statutory rates come into force. Most rate changes take effect from 6th April (to align with the start of the new tax year). National minimum wage changes take effect from 1st April. The statutory rates for family leave, sick pay, redundancy and the cap on unfair… Continue Reading…
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Supreme Court clarifies: ‘Sex’ in Equality Act 2010 means biological sex
In a landmark ruling that has sparked widespread discussion, the UK Supreme Court has confirmed that the word “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) refers to biological sex, not gender identity. This means that for legal purposes under this Act, a “woman” is someone who was born female — even if a trans… Continue Reading…
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Quiet please! Library fined for being too noisy
In an ironic twist, the British Library has lost a tribunal claim brought by an employee who claimed that her working environment was too noisy. As reported in the Evening Standard recently, Lidia Kogut sued the library for failing to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal held that Ms Kogut was a disabled person, meaning that… Continue Reading…
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4 workplace relationship issues, and how to handle them
It’s a fact of life that employees often meet their romantic partners at work. A blanket ban is literally unworkable, yet they can cause real problems for employers. So, once you’ve accepted that control is impossible, the goal of HR and employers must be risk management. Here are 4 tricky situations highlighting risks posed by… Continue Reading…
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Neonatal Care Leave
The government has confirmed that the right to neonatal leave and pay will come into force on 6th April this year. Under the new law, eligible employees have a right to take up to 12 weeks’ leave if their child requires seven (or more) days of continuous neonatal care starting within the first 28 days… Continue Reading…
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Employee who lied by omission, fairly dismissed
Acts of dishonesty are usually clear for all to see but an employee lying by omission can be harder for employers to identify. Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force) In Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force), an employee applied for a job using an application… Continue Reading…
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Hunter Law takes a contemporary and practical approach to delivering the right results for corporate clients. All clients are different. There's no 'off the shelf' formulaic … Read More ...
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Parting company with an employer and a job is often a simple case of wanting to move on, and take the next step in your career. But sometimes it is more challenging.... If you … Read More ...
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The Team Jenna Hunter - Director Jenna Hunter, founder of Hunter Law began her legal career with law firm Kingsford Stacey Blackwell dealing with civil litigation. After … Read More ...
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