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Opinion | 04:11:24

Is this the beginning of the end for hybrid working?

We have seen numerous companies call for their employees to start coming back into the office, often with punitive measures for those who wish to stay fully remote. But can an employer force their staff back to the office full time?

Opinion | 01:11:24

Transition to e-Visa Status for BRP Holders – What You Need to Know

The UK government is moving toward a fully digital immigration system. From 1st January 2025, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be valid, and the e-Visa system will take full effect.

Opinion | 01:11:24

Will the Employment Rights Bill end the “unscrupulous practice” of fire and rehire?

Amongst other changes, the proposed legislation aims to end what the Government describes as the “unscrupulous practice” of fire and rehire.

Case Study | 29:10:24

LT v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – £448,134 (plus recoverable benefits)

Rebecca Callard and Hannah Blackwell secured a lump sum payment of £360,000 (plus recoverable benefits) for a 27 year old mum of two for the physical and emotional damage she sustained in during, and following, the birth of her first child.

woman alone in care home

Opinion | 28:10:24

CQC release their annual State of Care report

The report makes rather bleak reading, although this is hardly a surprise given the recent report of Lord Darzi into the performance of the NHS and the criticisms made of the CQC by Dr Dash and Professor Sir Richards.

Opinion | 28:10:24

Employment Rights Bill 2024: New Harassment Protections

The Bill aims to create inclusive and diverse working conditions by enhancing existing legislation, creating new protections and imposing stronger responsibilities on employers regarding harassment.

Opinion | 28:10:24

Employers doing criminal record checks: don’t forget about GDPR.

It’s easy for employers to overlook the relevant data protection requirements that apply to processing criminal records information and as such, some employers will be, unwittingly, processing data unlawfully.

Opinion | 25:10:24

Are you prepared for the new duty to prevent sexual harassment?

Significant legal changes impacting how care providers prevent workplace sexual harassment are being introduced on 26 October 2024.

Opinion | 23:10:24

Employment legal update #74

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

Case Study | 23:10:24

£50,000 settlement for woman whose dentist failed to diagnose and treat periodontal disease.

Samantha Swaby acted for a client who had been with her childhood dentist since she was 4 years old and she had a very good relationship with him. Our client had no reason to...

News | 21:10:24

Research reveals that 44% of UK employers are unprepared for the new steps to combat workplace sexual harassment

On 26 October, a new positive duty will apply for all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the course of their employment. There is no small employer exemption. The new regime falls under The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

News | 17:10:24

RWK Goodman marks legal directories success

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