Employment Law
Employment law articles from DPH Legal.
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Protection from violence and harassment in the workplace
Back in June 2019, the International Labour Organisation adopted a new Convention and Recommendation in respect of Violence and Harassment...
June 16th, 2022
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How to avoid gender pay discrimination
On International Women’s Day, the Minister for Women, Baroness Stedman-Scott, announced an equal pay transparency pilot scheme by publishing salaries...
May 24th, 2022
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Increases in pay rates and compensation limits for 2022
April 2022 saw an increase in several rates and limits that would be relevant to employers, including compensation for unfair...
May 12th, 2022
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David Harris speaks on BBC Radio about forced pay cuts for home based workers
David Harris speaks to Phil Kennedy on BBC Radio Berkshire about a recent news report that a London law firm...
May 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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Employment rights of people working through digital labour platforms
In the wake of the pandemic, digital labour platforms have become an increasingly important element of the newly emerging social...
March 3rd, 2022
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David Harris speaks on BBC Radio about the latest Covid rule changes
Listen to Managing Partner, David Harris, speaking to Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire about the end of government regulations...
February 22nd, 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
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How should employers deal with accusations of workplace bullying?
Allegations of workplace bullying are sadly all too common. Employers have a duty to take reasonable care of the health...
January 20th, 2022