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Opinion | 20:07:21

Roadmap strategy required for the employment tribunal system…and soon

Another casualty of the pandemic is the employment tribunal system, according to the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA).

Opinion | 19:07:21

Relaxation of workplace Covid rules to create new stress points for employers

Employers will from today, Monday 19 July, no longer have to comply with Covid restrictions set by the Government. However, the removal of restrictions does not mean an easy situation for employers.

Employment law update

Opinion | 16:07:21

Employment legal update #48 | July 2021

Our Employment & HR team brings its monthly review of new legislation, guidance and case law.

Opinion | 14:07:21

Upcoming changes to Covid-19 restrictions for businesses

Last week, the FT reported that the government would shortly be announcing updated guidance for businesses with regards Covid-19 restrictions in the workplace.

Opinion | 08:07:21

What is “childcare disparity” and why is it important that HR managers understand its implications in the workplace?

The fact that women generally bear a greater burden of childcare responsibilities than men which can limit their ability to work certain hours (“childcare disparity”) is something that employers must take into account when making decisions.

Opinion | 06:07:21

How to manage employees at risk of burnout

It is a fact that we are now living in an age of increased connectivity as a result of technological advances. Between the multiple Covid-19 lockdowns and the inability to travel abroad for holidays, many employers are concerned about the knock-on effect on the mental and physical health of their employees and consequently the negative impact on business performance and productivity.

Opinion | 29:06:21

Limited exemptions for mandatory Covid vaccination

Draft Regulations have been published requiring care home staff to be vaccinated. The Regulations will need to be approved by Parliament before becoming law, which is expected to happen in July, followed by a 16 week grace period for staff to be vaccinated after the law comes into effect.

Opinion | 22:06:21

Fire and rehire’: ACAS suggests reforms

The use of ‘fire and rehire’ practices in the UK has been increasingly garnering both public and press attention, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Opinion | 22:06:21

Covid and discrimination: Employment Tribunal decides

Did an employer do the right thing when they sent a pregnant employee home as the pandemic hit last year? Our employment lawyers examine the Tribunal judgment in one of the early Covid-related cases.

Opinion | 21:06:21

RWK Goodman advises digital media company Hybrid on an investment from private equity firm LDC

Bristol-headquartered digital media company Hybrid has secured an investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC which will support its existing management team to grow and develop the business organically and explore targeted acquisitions.

Man wearing mask in window

Opinion | 18:06:21

Care providers facing impending staffing crisis following ‘no jab, no job’ decision

The Department of Health and Social Care has given social care providers 16 weeks to vaccinate all staff. All unvaccinated staff will have to be redeployed from frontline roles or face losing their job.

Is Long Covid a disability under the Equality Act 2010?

Opinion | 16:06:21

Care providers facing impending staffing crisis following ‘no jab, no job’ decision

The Department of Health and Social Care is set to give social care providers just 16 weeks to vaccinate all staff. If confirmed, all unvaccinated staff will have to be redeployed from frontline roles or face losing their job.

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