Employees Gagged in Maternity Discrimination Cases As MP Maria Miller calls for further protections for pregnant women, research reveals a rise in employment disputes for new parents. Employers are increasingly utilising ‘gagging orders’ when settling pregnancy- and...
Top Questions for May 2019 A visual summary of the top questions fielded by DLP Advisers in May 2019. Click image to enlarge The top questions in May were… Disciplinary – 30% Grievance – 20% Contractual Terms & Changes – 12% TUPE Transfers...
Employment Law Updates—From 2020 New legislation that will come into force on 6 April 2020 will require employers to provide the written statement of employment particulars re their contract from day one of employment. As a result an employer must now provide a proper...
BREXIT Extension: Trick or Treaty? The UK and the EU have agreed a “flexible extension” of Brexit until 31 October. But will this Halloween exit date mean further nightmares for employers? A consequence of the delay will be how this impacts in terms of causing delays...
UK’s Oldest Person to Win Age Discrimination Case A hospital secretary has become the oldest person to win an age discrimination case at the age of 88. FACTS Eileen was employed by Royal Berkshire NHS Trust for over 25 years. She was dismissed in January 2017...
Occupational Health Assessments A number of clients and their employees have enquired recently about the need for Occupational Health Assessments, exactly what they are and when they are required. Basically there is no one inside most organisations who is qualified to...
