Category: News
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EHRC 2024: Supporting Disabled Workers in Hybrid Work
On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance aimed at helping employers support disabled...
November 14th, 2024
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Potential Impact of Planned Ban of Zero-Hour Contracts
UK Government proposals to ban exploitative zero-hour contracts are likely to strengthen worker rights. However, the proposals will enormously impact...
October 17th, 2024
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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...
August 9th, 2024
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David Harris speaks on BBC Radio about the future for Wilko employees
After its announcement that it has taken “the difficult decision” to “enter administration”, Wilko’s 12,500 employees are now faced with...
August 11th, 2023
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New ACAS guidance on employee suspensions
The Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (ACAS) recently published new advice on how to handle employee suspensions. Suspending an employee...
December 21st, 2022
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What employers need to know about industrial action
National Rail and London Underground employees recently participated in the largest strikes since 1989. Their reasons for taking part in...
July 28th, 2022
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David P Harris discusses the latest updates from Rishi Sunak with Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire
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July 4th, 2022
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David Harris speaks on BBC Radio about the Government’s attempts to discourage home working
Listen to David Harris speaking to Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire about the Government’s recent announcement that civil servants...
April 25th, 2022
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When does workplace banter become harassment?
Discrimination legislation in the UK protects employees from “banter” which has the effect of violating their dignity or creating an...
April 13th, 2022
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Fire and rehire practices under further Government scrutiny
The practice commonly known as “fire and rehire”, involving the dismissal and re-engagement of employees on new terms has come...
March 17th, 2022
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Working with Long COVID
It is nearly two years since the first COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom and for many people, working with...
February 17th, 2022
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When are post-termination restriction clauses unreasonable?
Post-termination restriction clauses can be controversial as there are often doubts as to their enforceability. There is currently a public...
February 3rd, 2022