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Over £470k in compensation for unfair dismissal claim
Back in October we reported on the case on Mr C Borg-Neal v Lloyds Banking Group PLC which examined how context can make all the difference in determining whether a dismissal was fair or unfair. The employment tribunal (ET) has now awarded over £407k in compensation for the unfair dismissal claim. Dismissed for gross misconduct […]
Read MoreChanges to paternity leave
The government has published new draft legislation, The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which will come into force on 8 March 2024. It will only apply to parents where the expected week of childbirth is on, or after, 6 April 2024, and to children whose expected date of placement for adoption, expected date of entry into Great Britain for adoption […]
Read MoreInadequate support for women dealing with menopause in the workplace
A recent survey carried out by Unite union has shed light on an important issue in the workforce: a shocking 83% of women experiencing menopausal symptoms have no access to support at work. Many women stated that they feel uncomfortable discussing the menopause in male-dominated environments. Furthermore, male managers often lack understanding about the health […]
Read MoreCan settlement agreements be used to settle future unknown claims?
In the case of Bathgate v Technip Singapore PTE Ltd 2023, Scotland’s Court of Session has held that if the settlement agreement is clear enough in its waiver then it can be used to settle future claims. Mr Bathgate was employed between 1997 and 2017 by Technip Singapore PTE Limited as Chief Officer for a […]
Read MorePersonnel changes from April 2024
From 6 April 2024, there are some changes to the rules about flexible working, leave for employees with a dependent with a long-term care need and protection from redundancy for those on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. School should consider the need to update any policies which are relevant to the changes. Flexible working From […]
Read MoreDates and deadlines
By far the most usual date when changes and innovations are brought in by the DfE is 1 September of each academic year. But there are some dates and deadlines that occur in the spring and summer terms. Here is a reminder for this calendar New Year. Early years foundation stage New EYFS frameworks come into […]
Read MoreRedundancy – failure to consult
Circumstances may arise where change, for example, due to education initiatives, organisational requirements or budgetary position, make it necessary to review and seek changes to the staffing structure. This could either be across a school or in particular areas, leading to changes in roles, contractual terms and conditions, or proposed redundancies. Where redundancies are envisaged, […]
Read MoreHandling ‘heat of the moment’ resignations
In the recent case of Mr R Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice, the employment appeal tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employment tribunal (ET) was correct in finding that a resignation made in the ‘heat of the moment’ should stand. Facts of the case In this case, Mr Omar resigned from his employment during […]
Read MoreFawcett Society guidance – uplifting new mothers at work
The Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life, has collaborated with Totaljobs to produce further guidance for employers in supporting new mothers at work. This is the second in their ‘Paths to parenthood’ series following a report and guidance on […]
Read MoreChanges to holiday pay calculations for part-year workers and those with irregular hours
The government has recently published a draft statutory instrument, The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, which contains amendments to the law on holiday pay. Back to 12.07% The changes will make it lawful for employers to use a rolled-up holiday pay method of 12.07% for calculating holiday pay for part-year workers and […]
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