Employment Law
Employment law articles from DPH Legal.
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Unwanted Conduct and Age Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Age discrimination and unwanted conduct in the workplace are increasingly under scrutiny. In recent tribunal cases, seemingly harmless comments have...
February 20th, 2025
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2024 Employment Tribunal Updates: Legal Officers Streamline Case Management
The Employment Tribunal system has been updated with the introduction of the 2024 Procedure Rules and a Practice Statement issued...
February 6th, 2025
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Work-Related Stress in the UK: Impact and Employer Actions
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its 2023/24 annual statistics, shedding light on a concerning rise in work-related...
January 9th, 2025
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Top Employment Law Mistakes Employers Should Avoid in 2025
Navigating employment law in the UK can be a daunting task for employers. This is especially true as legislation evolves...
January 14th, 2025
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National Minimum Wage Changes: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The UK government has announced National Minimum Wage changes which will come into effect in April 2025. These changes are...
December 19th, 2024
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Worker Wins Unfair Dismissal Case Over Email Error
Background of the Incident In June 2023, the employee was dismissed for gross misconduct. The employee worked for a curtain...
November 28th, 2024
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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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The Right to Disconnect: What UK Workers Need to Know
What Is the Right to Disconnect? The right to disconnect allows workers to ignore work-related communication outside of their...
October 31st, 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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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...
October 3rd, 2024
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How Did Taylor’s Services Ltd v HMRC Affect National Minimum Wage for Travel Time?
Case Overview In Taylor’s Services Ltd v HMRC, zero-hours workers travelled to farms nationwide providing poultry services. They were picked up by...
September 19th, 2024
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What Makes a Whistleblower’s Belief Reasonable in PIDA Claims?
An Understanding of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) The Public Interest Disclosure Act of 1998 (PIDA) was introduced in...
September 5th, 2024
