Tag: employment rights
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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
Since coming into power, the Labour government reiterated its commitment to introducing a “right to disconnect” for workers. Since the...
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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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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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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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 discusses sick pay and self-employed workers on BBC Radio Berkshire
David Harris, Managing Partner at DPH Legal was interviewed by Andrew Peach of BBC Radio Berkshire about workers’ rights in...
March 5th, 2020
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Whistleblowing reform on its way
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has recommended an extensive overhaul of whistleblowing legislation, including the creation of a legal definition...
October 3rd, 2019
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Redundancy Protection for Women on Maternity Leave – BBC Interview
David Harris discusses redundancy protection for women on maternity leave on BBC Radio Berkshire. David Harris was interviewed by Andrew...
May 21st, 2019
