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When is a Resignation not a Resignation? Employment Law

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Paul Burton breaks down when resignation may not be resignation, looking at a recent case where an employee stormed out and resigned in the heat of the moment.

Work Party Harassment: Woman awarded £19,000

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In this article, Employment Partner Paul Burton takes a look at a recent case of sexual harassment and victimisation, outlines what the tribunal ruled and sets out some key takeaways for employers.

30% Increase in Workplace Grievances reported at Employment Tribunal

Chris Dobbs
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According to a survey conducted by XpertHR, employers are seeing a significant increase in the number of internal grievances.

In his latest article, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs outlines why grievance reporting has increased and considers how employers should handle such grievances.

Can a short redundancy be considered age discrimination?

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Yes, a shorter redundancy process can be considered age discrimination according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in Cook v Gentoo Group Ltd, who overturned the original Employment Tribunal decision.

In his latest article, Employment Partner Paul Burton looks at the importance of carrying out a full and fair redundancy procedure.

How do you calculate holiday entitlement for irregular hours and part-year workers?

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In January, the Government launched a new consultation on how to calculate holiday entitlement for workers who either work only part of the year (for example term time for teachers) or irregular hours.

In this article, Employment Partner Paul Burton outlines what the Government are proposing in their consultation and provides advice for employers.

Marital Status Discrimination: A Rare Claim

Chris Dobbs
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Section 8 of the Equality Act 2010 outline marriage and civil partnerships to be a protected characteristic. In a recent case, which Chris Dobbs looks at in this article, the EAT made it clear that the test requires proof of marriage.

Care Home Wins 'No Jab, No Job' Claim

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Employment Partner Paul Burton looks at the latest of the no jab no job unfair dismissal cases and discusses implications for employers.

Court of Appeals Rules on Covid-19 Unfair Dismissal

Chris Dobbs
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Recently, the Court of Appeals has ruled on a Covid 19 Unfair Dismissal case. In this article, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs outlines what led to the court of appeals verdict and discusses what it means for employers regarding similar dismissals.

What is the current National Living Wage in 2023?

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In his latest article, Employment Partner Paul Burton outlines the proposed changes to NLW and more and weighs in on the impact these will have for employees, employers and the economy as a whole.

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