Employment Law
Employment law articles from DPH Legal.
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Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable
Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable can be challenging for employers. In Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the...
July 25th, 2024
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The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023 and its main provisions are expected to come into...
June 20th, 2024
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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....
June 6th, 2024
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The ACAS Code of Practice on fire and rehire
The ACAS Code of Practice on fire and rehire (the Code) is expected to come into effect in July 2024....
May 24th, 2024
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Enhanced redundancy protection for families
The Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 came into force on 6 April 2024. It...
May 9th, 2024
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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...
April 18th, 2024
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Can Employment Tribunal Compensation be limited by a Contract?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently held that a clause in a contract of employment, which purports to limit the...
March 28th, 2024
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Understanding the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023
Effective from 6 April 2024, the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 introduces enhanced safeguards for employees...
March 14th, 2024
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Carer’s Leave Act 2023
From 6 April 2024, employees will have a statutory right to one week’s unpaid leave to care for a dependant...
February 29th, 2024
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UK Government publishes draft legislation on holiday entitlement and pay
The UK Government has published draft legislation to implement important changes to holiday entitlement and pay under the Working Time...
February 15th, 2024
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Menopause and employee rights
At what point can you raise legitimate concerns with an employee whose performance has declined due to menopausal symptoms? What...
February 1st, 2024
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Employment Appeal Tribunal upholds Claimant’s stay request
In the case of Onea v Contingent and Future Technologies Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the Claimant’s...
December 20th, 2023
