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COVID restrictions relaxed and the impact on the workplace

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The latest COVID guidance was released recently, which states changes to self-isolation & testing rules.

Employment Partner Paul Burton outlines the latest guidance and discusses the implications for employers.

Care home worker fairly dismissed for refusing vaccination

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Paul Burton looks at a recent case where a care worker was fairly dismissed for vaccine refusal, prior to the mandatory vaccination legislation. Paul discusses the implications of this case in Employment Law.

Disability discrimination case in the Ministry of Justice

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A Reading Employment Tribunal found that a Solicitor-Judge was discriminated against after the Ministry of Justice, through HMCTS (HM Courts & Tribunals Service), failed to provide reasonable adjustments to the workplace. 

Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs takes a look at this case, discussing the importance of reasonable adjustments for employers.

Taxi driver 'not a worker'

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Employment Partner Paul Burton looks at a recent case, where a Taxi driver’s status as a ‘worker’ was disputed.

Paul discusses the facts of the case and the wider implications in Employment Law.

Dismissal for raising lots of grievances fair

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that a dismissal was fair when an employee raised a lot of grievances that he refused to progress. Paul discusses.

Can a fear of catching Covid be a belief?

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Chris Dobbs looks at a recent case where a claimant failed in her claim that her views on covid amounted to a belief. Chris details the ins and outs of the case and provides advice for employers going forward.

Ikea cut pay of unvaccinated staff self-isolating

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News emerged this week that Ikea has cut the sick pay of unvaccinated staff who are forced to self-isolate. Employment Solicitor Paul Burton takes a look at the story and discusses the ramifications for employers and employees.

Emergency legislation to increase self-certification period for sickness

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There has been a temporary change to the period of time which employees can be on sick leave without a doctor's note. Employers will need to be aware of the new period of time for self certification.

Moped courier a 'worker' and not self-employed despite limited substitution

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Paul Burton looks at a case where the definition of a worker was disputed. The Court of Appeal upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that a moped courier was a worker, and not self-employed, despite there being a right of substitution.

Preliminary Issues in Disability Discrimination Claims

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Chris Dobbs looks at a recent EAT case where disability and sex discrimination was claimed surrounding a woman's menopause symptoms. Chris discsses the key considerations for employers in such cases.

Is it discrimination if an employer only found out about a disability after dismissal?

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In a recent case, a dismissed employee claimed disability discrimination.

Paul looks at this case, discussing whether the employer was discriminatory, despite having no knowledge of the disability at the time.

Not receiving paid breaks lawful for part-time workers

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In this article, Employment Partner Paul Burton looks at a recent case where a part-time employer claimed less favourable treatment due to not receiving paid breaks. Paul discusses the implications of the EAT's decision for employers.

Top 5 Hybrid Working Considerations for Employers

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Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs outlines some key considerations for employers to try and limit the risk of hybrid working disputes and claims

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