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Opinion  |  08:02:22
Right to work checks – Government update – 17 January 2022
On 17 January the government published its guidance for employers on the checks they must carry out to ensure their employees have the right to work in the UK.
Opinion  |  07:02:22
Employment legal update #52 | February 2022
Our Employment & HR team brings its monthly review of new legislation, guidance and case law.
Fired employee
Opinion  |  07:02:22
Tesco prevented by the High Court to fire and rehire staff
Last week, the High Court delivered a significant judgment, in which it granted an injunction to prevent Tesco from embarking upon a fire and rehire exercise.
Social care u turn
Opinion  |  02:02:22
Mandatory vaccination U-turn: what you need to know
The Government has announced plans to revoke the legislation making mandatory vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes, the wider social care sector, and the NHS.
Barista wearing mask
Opinion  |  20:01:22
Sick pay cuts for unvaccinated UK employees who are required to self-isolate – what are the risks?
IKEA, Next and Ocado have all recently announced that they will reduce the sick pay entitlement for some unvaccinated staff who are required to self-isolate after close contact with someone infected with Covid-19. These employees will now be entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP) only, subject to the eligibility requirements of the scheme.
Care worker
Opinion  |  12:01:22
Opportunity to recruit care workers from overseas but only for 12 months
The change to the Shortage Occupation List could provide a boost to the sector but there is some concern that the government has said this will be a temporary concession for 12 months which could deter workers from applying.
Elderly shop worker
Opinion  |  11:01:22
Capability, retirement, and age discrimination – the pitfalls of overlapping issues
Over recent years, we have seen growing trends of older workers choosing to retire later for different reasons – with money being a motivator for many, there is the added issue that with longer life expectancies and improved health the idea of being retired for around 30 years is simply not that attractive!
Pronouns
Opinion  |  07:01:22
Preferred pronouns and gender identity – employer’s considerations
Many companies are now enabling their employees to share their preferred pronouns, often in email signatures, as a way to increase inclusivity amongst their workforce, to open discussions about gender identities, and to discourage assumptions on the basis of name or appearance.
Opinion  |  09:12:21
Be wary of stereotypical assumptions
In a recent Employment Tribunal case, a 6ft male employee was awarded almost £50,000 against Tesco, as a victim of sex discrimination after his 5ft 4”, pregnant boss triggered his post-traumatic stress disorder.
Opinion  |  09:12:21
Employment legal update #51 | December 2021
Our Employment & HR team brings its monthly review of new legislation, guidance and case law.
Opinion  |  09:12:21
Mandatory vaccination: Government extends temporary exemption deadline
On 8 December, the Government updated its guidance on mandatory vaccination and temporary medical exemptions for care home staff. The self-certified temporary exemption will now expire on 31 March 2022 instead of 23 December 2021.
Opinion  |  06:12:21
What’s the flexible working story?
Wherever your organisation falls in the hybrid / flexible / home working spectrum, it is a truth universally acknowledged by HR professionals that changing working patterns is an issue we all will have to grapple with for many months - and likely years - to come.
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