Author: Harvinder Pahal

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What to do if an employee resigns

When an employee resigns, it is important for employers to handle the situation professionally. To ensure a smooth transition and to try and maintain..

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How to support employees with fertility issues?

How to support employees with fertility issues? Infertility is a complex matter and a sensitive issue for those affected. According to CIPD, infertility affects

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Reasonable adjustments for mental health at work

ACAS released new guidance on reasonable adjustments at work for employees with mental health conditions. The guidance has been designed to support employers..

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Unless Orders and the Employment Tribunal

The Employment Tribunal erred when making an unless order. An unless order is an order made by the tribunal on receipt of an application by one of the parties..

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Employment contracts – Out with the old and in with the new

In April 2020 changes were introduced to Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 meaning that employees (including workers) must be given a written statement as to the terms and conditions of their employment. This can be done in the form of a contract. 

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Employee Resources

Can an employer ask about the vaccination status of a job applicant?

We have recently had a number of enquiries about whether job applicants can be asked to confirm their vaccination status when applying for a role. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits employers from asking job applicants questions about their health before they are offered a job..

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Flexible working request appeal time limits

The Employment Appeal Tribunal in Walsh v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd  recently held that the Tribunal had made an error in its finding that an employee had agreed to extend the decision period when he agreed to attend an appeal after the expiry of the decision period.