On 16 November 2023, the Government announced that it plans to consult on reform to the fit note...
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Legal support for litigants in person
The Employment Tribunal system permits parties to represent themselves without the assistance of legal support. The system was...
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Tribunal was wrong
Social worker with anxiety was disabled & protected by the Equality Act provisions around disability Mrs Williams was...
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So much more can be done to support new mothers at work
The Fawcett Society, in collaboration with TotalJobs, has published an employer's guide on supporting new mothers at work,...
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Proposed reforms to Occupational Health at work
On 20 July 2023, the Department for Work and Pensions launched a consultation on occupational health provision, Occupational...
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Constructive dismissal – will a grievance affirm my contract?
Not usually, no, said the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Brooks v Leisure Employment Services Ltd. Why does it...
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A settlement is a settlement!
Employment tribunal claims are usually settled by way of either a settlement agreement or a COT3 agreement. The latter...
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Sexual harassment, again
The case of Rebecca Kalam against West Midlands Police is a stark and horrifying example of sex discrimination,...
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Holiday pay claims made a bit easier by the Supreme Court
Entitlement to holiday is governed by the Working Time Regulations 1998, where workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’...
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