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3 November 2016
In G4S and Powell, the EAT considered the extent to which an employer has a duty to protect pay as part of an array of reasonable adjustments for employees considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010. Read more
3 November 2016
The Digital Economy Bill ("the Bill") is making its way through the House of Commons and is expected to become law in Spring 2017. Read more
3 November 2016
Many readers will conduct their sales via a commercial agent, That is to say, broadly, using the services of a self employed sales person, generally paid wholly or mainly by commission on the sales in his territory. Read more
3 November 2016
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has opened its consultation on the mechanics of a new complaints scheme which is intended to help small businesses resolve disputes arising from their supply relationships with larger businesses. Read more
15 August 2016
The Home Office has issued new guidance to employers on right to work checks in light of the new illegal working offences under the Immigration Act 2016 coming into force on 12 July 2016. Read more
12 August 2016
In Holmes v Qinetiq, the EAT considered the applicability of the ACAS Code of Practice ("the Code") with reference to termination of employees for ill health. It examined the meaning of "disciplinary" in some detail to ascertain whether a 25% uplift in a claim for unfair dismissal was available. Read more
12 August 2016
In Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP ("FFT") v Bailey, the EAT reviewed the admissibility of pre-termination settlement negotiations when the case included a claim for discrimination alongside unfair dismissal. Read more
12 August 2016
In Phoenix House Ltd v Stockman, the EAT approached the subject of the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures ("the Code") once again, this time specifically in relation to dismissals for Some Other Substantial Reason ("SOSR"). The dismissal was by reason of a breakdown in the working relationship. Read more
29 July 2016
With effect from 30 June 2016, companies and LLPs are no longer required to file an annual return at Companies House but instead will file a confirmation statement. Read more
29 July 2016
The introduction of the PSC register earlier this year has resulted in many companies asking the question: "Where are our statutory registers?" Read more