On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance aimed at helping employers support disabled workers in hybrid working environments. This comprehensive guidance targets managers and leaders and provides them with practical tips, conversation prompts, and case studies covering recruitment and employment processes. The guidance comes as hybrid working models […]
Notice requirements for employees seeking to take parental leave
Case Background In Hilton Foods Solutions v Wright [2024] EAT 28 the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered the meaning of “sought to take” parental leave under the Maternity and Paternity Leave etc. Regulations 1999 (the “Regulations”). Under the Regulations, an employee is to be regarded as unfairly dismissed if the reason, or principal reason, is connected with […]
What Are Employee Rights During Company Insolvency?
A company is considered to be insolvent when it is unable to pay its debts as and when they fall due, or if it has insufficient assets to meet all its debts. Under these conditions, a company may be placed into administration to see if it can be “rescued” that is, by going into a […]
Universities and the Duty of Care
Universities are expected to strike a balance between fostering independence for their students and providing a safe and supportive environment. If a university breaches its duty of care, it may be held liable for any resulting harm or loss, depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances. A Tragic Case: Natasha Abrahart A recent tragic case […]
Disability discrimination due to neurodiverse conditions
In the recent case of Miss L Crawford v The Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary an Employment Tribunal ruled that an autistic Police Officer who was rejected from firearms training, was found to have been treated unfavourably and to have suffered discrimination. Miss Crawford, a Police Officer with Cumbria Police, suffered direct disability discrimination, indirect disability discrimination, and was […]