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Now a Philosophical Belief Protected by Discrimination Laws An employment tribunal has held that an employee who believed in ethical veganism should be protected against discrimination by ruling that his belief amounted to a philosophical belief protected under the Equality Act 2010. For a philosophical belief to be a “protected characteristic” under the Equality Act [...]
Brexit or not, in 2020 UK businesses will need to be ready to comply with a raft of important new changes to employment law. These changes will give employees new rights which all employers are required to follow. Let’s look at the key changes to take effect from 6 April 2020 so you can start [...]
A zero-hours contract is a type of contract used by employers under which a worker or employee has no set hours of work. There is no obligation on the employer to guarantee any hours of work and the employee is paid only for the work that is done. The House of Commons Briefing Paper (published [...]
On 16 July 2019, a US company called, Ignite launched its UK sales of cannabidiol (or CBD), a legal bi-product of Cannabis, which can be used in electronic cigarettes. With increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes or “vaping” and the expectation that CBD will only increase its popularity, employers are advised to decide sooner rather than [...]
With recent press coverage focusing on millennials in the workplace and their inability to cope with the pressures of work, it’s more important than ever for employers to be aware of their legal obligations and how to manage this growing problem. In this short blog we look at the steps that can be taken by [...]
The government published The Good Work Plan on 17 December 2018, setting out what it described as "the biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years". The plan, which builds on the government response to the Taylor Review recommendations, outlines a plan to legislate to improve working conditions for those working in the 'gig' economy. The vast [...]
Following the shocking revelations regarding widespread sexual harassment across the entertainment and film industry in 2017 and the continuing exposure of similar cases by the #MeToo campaign, the Women and Equalities Commission has produced a report on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Employers should be alert to the changes which may come into force following [...]
Supreme Court judgement confirms self-employed plumber is a "worker". This decision could have far-reaching implications for many modern businesses, which include a structure based on a collection of self-employed sub-contractors. The emergence of the gig economy and the many opportunities for flexible and casual working arrangements has further muddied the waters on employment status. An individual’s [...]
There is still plenty of time to be ready for the GDPR. Here are 10 practical steps to take now... Step 1 - Raise awareness and get buy-in from the top. Planning takes time and money. You need buy-in from the top, so you have the necessary resources to be on track for the new [...]
EMPLOYER ALERT! The law is changing...is your business GDPR compliant? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. It is complex legislation to which every employer must not only comply but also show how that compliance is achieved. Employers need to be aware of the new regulations coming into force [...]
