One of the potentially fair reasons for dismissal under s98 Employment Rights Act 1996 is capability which is...
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Period pain sick leave law gets through first stage in Spain
On 17 May 2022, The Spanish Cabinet approved a draft law that would give female workers the right...
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Failure to make reasonable adjustments – University to pay over student’s death
Last week the Bristol County Court found that the University of Bristol had indirectly discriminated against a student,...
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Documentary highlights menopause in the workplace
A recent Channel 4 documentary featuring Davina McCall has shone a new spotlight on the impact of menopause...
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The right to privacy – Non-wags may apply!
The recent press coverage of the libel case between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy deserves a mention, if...
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Employee not automatically dismissed for refusing to attend work
The Claimant, Mr Rodgers, brought a claim under s.100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which protects employees...
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Loneliness at work – Are you lonesome tonight?
Our Legal Director, Elizabeth McGlone recently chaired a panel discussion on the topic of loneliness at work. The...
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Whistleblowing protected disclosures case in Court of Appeal today
The Court of Appeal are hearing arguments in the case of Ling Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK)...
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Sexism in the workplace – Police on the wrong side of the law
A claimant has been awarded almost £1 million compensation after it was found she had experienced sexism in...
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