Employment Law
Employment law articles from DPH Legal.
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Retention of Equal Pay Single Source Protection
In a recent move, the UK Government has announced plans to reinstate equal pay protection measures that were previously axed...
December 7th, 2023
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Government to Limit Non-Compete Clauses to Three Months
The UK Government has announced plans to limit the length of non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months. This...
November 23rd, 2023
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The Workers Act 2023: What you need to know
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was given Royal Assent on 18 September 2023. This groundbreaking legislation will...
November 9th, 2023
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Worker Protection Bill: Key elements amended or scrapped
Earlier this year, we reported that the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill was passing through Parliament and...
October 26th, 2023
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Is two weeks’ paid paternity leave enough?
A new report from the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP), Pregnant Then Screwed and Women in Data, on the societal...
September 28th, 2023
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Excessive training fees and employee repayment clauses
The workplace has changed dramatically in recent decades, and employees need to be more highly trained than ever before to...
September 21st, 2023
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EAT ruling that negative comments did not constitute harassment
In a recent case heard at the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Appellate Judge ruled that negative comments made by...
September 7th, 2023
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Minimum service levels required during strike action
Against a backdrop of increased industrial action in public services, the UK Government proposed a new Bill providing for regulations...
August 24th, 2023
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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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Statutory Code of Practice on changing employment terms
The draft Code of Practice on changing employment terms for employees was published on 24 January 2023 with a twelve-week...
August 10th, 2023
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When To Contact A Employment Lawyer
Employment solicitors provide invaluable advice and representation to both employers and employees facing workplace legal issues. Their involvement can make...
July 31st, 2023
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How Much Do Employment Solicitors Cost?
Understanding the cost of legal services is crucial when planning to hire an employment solicitor. The fees associated with legal...
July 31st, 2023
