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Supreme Court Clarifies the Meaning of ‘Sex’ in the Equality Act

Implications for Employers The Supreme Court judgment issued yesterday (16th April 2025) in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers has ...
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The Rise in Popularity of Annualised Hours Contracts

What are annualised hours contracts? Annualised hours contracts are an arrangement where an employee’s total working hours for the year are agreed upon in...
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References – The Challenges Employers Can Face

What should you consider when providing a reference for a former employee? The normal position nowadays with references is that an employer ...
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Recognising and Reducing Stress in the Workplace

Top tips for employers on dealing with stress at work. Whilst not technically an illness of itself, stress can cause both physical and mental health ...
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Extending the limitation period in the Employment Tribunal for breach of contract

Under the provisions of the Employment Rights Act 1996, workers are protected from unlawful deductions from wages. Wages are defined under Section 27 of the.. ...
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Update on Employment Rights Bill

The much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill has recently been passed by the House of Commons and has become the Employment Rights Act 2025 and is now ...
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Are verbal warnings a thing of the past?

Dealing with disciplinary or performance issues? Verbal warnings are a common disciplinary tool used by employers in the UK, however their use has not always...
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Accommodation provided as part of employment

Service occupancy and employment issues that arise. Any formal disciplinary process or termination of employment can be a very difficult time for an employee..
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Why Employers should Ensure a Fair Disciplinary Process is followed

Procedure is the key to successfully defending a claim for unfair dismissal. If an employer has concerns regarding an employee’s behaviour and/or conduct ...
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Holiday entitlement when an employee is off sick

Annual leave and sickness absence. The issue of annual leave can be tricky for employers to navigate but when someone goes off sick it can ...
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What can employers do if they have an increase in sickness absence?

Sickness absence is on the rise, so what can you do to mitigate this According to recent reports, there has been a significant “rise in ...
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Accidental Management: Communication

One of the most significant challenges teams face in any workplace is poor management communication. It’s a silent productivity killer—leading to low morale...
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