Employment Law
Employment law articles from DPH Legal.
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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
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Did HH Clayson & Others Face Unfair Treatment in Their Pension Benefits as Part-Time Judges?
This case discusses whether three part-time judges, previously Recorders and later appointed as Circuit Judges after 31 March 1995, were...
August 22nd, 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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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
