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  • Type:
    Employment law cases

    Disciplinary hearing: Rescheduling and holding by phone is reasonable adjustment

    In Hayes v Rendall & Rittner Ltd, an employment tribunal held that it would have been a reasonable adjustment for the employer to reschedule a disciplinary hearing and to have it heard by telephone.

  • Type:
    Employment law cases

    Difficult pregnancies and pregnancy loss: Employment tribunal round-up

    We look at four employment tribunal cases in which the claimants successfully argued that they were discriminated against during difficult pregnancies and pregnancy loss.

  • Date:
    3 February 2022
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Don't forget workers with disabilities in your D&I efforts

    Most organisations would consider themselves open to increasing inclusion and belonging for all employees. However, too often diversity initiatives fail to focus on workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, explains Agata Nowakowska.

  • Date:
    25 January 2022
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Podcast: Key 2022 employment cases

    We highlight key cases due to be decided in 2022 and discuss their impact on HR. These include cases on: vicarious liability, holiday pay, agency workers, compulsory retirement ages, and coronavirus-related health and safety cases. We will also be reflecting on the key decisions from last year and look forward to the case law trends likely to emerge this year.

  • Type:
    Employment law cases

    Pregnancy discrimination: "Egregious acts" permitted 25% Acas uplift to awards

    In Slade and another v Biggs and others, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that the tribunal had been entitled to apply the 25% Acas uplift to the awards for aggravated damages and injury to feelings, given its findings of serious pregnancy discrimination.

  • Type:
    Employment law cases

    Disciplinary hearing: Accompaniment by family member was reasonable adjustment

    In Cox v Lancashire County Council, an employment tribunal held that allowing an autistic employee's wife to accompany him at a disciplinary hearing was a reasonable adjustment under disability discrimination legislation.

  • Date:
    8 December 2021
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    The 10 most important employment law cases in 2021

    Despite the coronavirus pandemic, HR professionals have had their fair share of employment law rulings to keep track of in 2021. We count down the 10 most important judgments of the year that every employer should know about.

  • Date:
    3 December 2021
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Employment law in 2022: Eight action points for HR

    As well as continuing to deal with workplace issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there will be many other important employment law developments for HR to grapple with in 2022. What does HR need to do to meet its obligations and prepare for the coming year?

  • Date:
    1 December 2021
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Webinar: How to be an equal pay expert in your organisation

    Our panel of equal pay experts give you the knowledge and practical strategies needed to make pay equity a reality within your organisation.

  • Date:
    19 November 2021
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    COVID-related employment cases: 10 key lessons for employers

    Employment tribunals have been deciding coronavirus-related cases throughout 2021. We set out 10 key first-instance rulings related to the pandemic and highlight what lessons employers can learn from them.

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