Covid working from home has caused an “epidemic of hidden overtime” that particularly affects women, leading to a need for new “right to disconnect” laws, according to a report from Autonomy thinktank. With large numbers of employees working from home on devices that have been issued by the organisation they work for, many staff are …
The Department for Work and Pensions has lost more employment tribunals for disability discrimination than any other employer in Britain since 2016. Information available on the online Employment Tribunal decisions database up until December 2019 reveals that the DWP had more cases in total and more cases which it lost than any other employer. Figures …
As coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads more widely in the UK, employers should consider some simple steps to help protect the health and safety of staff. It’s good practice for employers to: keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure in the workplace make sure everyone’s contact numbers and emergency contact …
Generally, Christmas parties should be an opportunity for employees to let their hair down and relax in a more social setting. It should not be forgotten, however, that what happens at the Christmas party does not always stay at the Christmas party. As the law now stands, employers can be vicariously liable in either negligence …
Employment tribunal claims in the UK are taking an average of eight months to be heard, as the system struggles under government funding cuts and a surge in complaints. Employment tribunals are not responding to calls, solicitors have told the Law Society. A survey by the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) has also found that courts …
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