The Labour Manifesto included a pledge to introduce a ‘right to switch off’ in the UK. Ministers now have to figure out how such a right will be framed. One proposal under consideration is the creation of a code of practice on the right to switch off. This would allow employment tribunals to increase compensation… [Read More]
Equality and Human Rights Commission publish draft changes to guidance on sexual harassment
Big changes are underway for the law on sexual harassment. On 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023 comes into force, introducing a new positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. There are two potential consequences for those who break the law:… [Read More]
Tribunal suggests redeployment in lieu of dismissal
Where an employee is struggling to maintain regular attendance in their role owing to genuine sickness issues, a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case held that employers should be looking at the option of redeployment ‘as a matter of course’ before dismissing. Bugden v Royal Mail In Bugden v Royal Mail , an employee had been off… [Read More]
Code of Practice on “fire and rehire” in force
The statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement came into force on 18th July 2024. There is no stand-alone claim for breach of the Code, however, it must be taken into account by employment tribunals in relevant cases, including unfair dismissal. It gives tribunals the ability to uplift compensation in unfair dismissal cases by… [Read More]
New EAT ruling on unlawful deductions claims
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) clarified that the three-month time limit for making claims about unlawful deductions from wages starts from the date the deduction occurred, not the date employment ended. Wharton v Sheehan Haulage & Plant Hire In the case of Wharton v Sheehan Haulage & Plant Hire an employee argued that wages… [Read More]
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