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Government consultation on parental leave and flexible working The Government has now published its long-awaited consultation on a new system of shared parental leave and extending the right to request flexible working to nearly all employees. Unexpectedly, the consultation also seeks views on requiring employers who...  |
Refusing time off to pray not discriminatory In Cherfi v G4S Security Services Ltd the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that refusing an employee permission to leave work to attend Friday prayers at a Mosque was a proportionate means of his employer achieving a legitimate... |
Government announces next steps in employment law review The Government has announced that collective redundancy consultation periods, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (“TUPE”) and discrimination compensation awards are to be included in the next part of its review of... |
Negligent statements by ex-employers The High Court has handed down its decision in McKie v Swindon College , which is authority for the proposition that an employer may be liable to a former employee for damages for negligent misstatement when communicating with a future employer about him.... |
Q & A - The Bribery Act This month’s Q & A focuses on the Bribery Act 2010 (the “Act”), which was featured in last month’s summary of new legislation. Q When does the Act come into force? A The Act was delayed and will... |
