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Hello!
Welcome to February's update.
It's been a busy month for the Tribunals and as we are in the run up to April, there's plenty of news to get our heads around too. Client's - we're building your employment law updates as we speak so stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.
This month in InView we look at updates on the Equality Act 2010, including an update to a case we reported back in January and the team are also reviewing the legal changes made by the European Court of Justice relating to the case of HK Danmark v Dansk Almennyttigt Boligselskab.
We've just launched an exciting new partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing. As part of this collaboration, we will support employers to manage positive change in mental health and wellbeing at work.
As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of the team.
Until then, enjoy this months InView!
Stephen
This month in InView we look at updates on the Equality Act 2010, including an update to a case we reported back in January and the team are also reviewing the legal changes made by the European Court of Justice relating to the case of HK Danmark v Dansk Almennyttigt Boligselskab.
We've just launched an exciting new partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing. As part of this collaboration, we will support employers to manage positive change in mental health and wellbeing at work.
As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of the team.
Until then, enjoy this months InView!
Stephen
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New Case Law
A reminder of the legal test of harassment on the grounds of sex
This case is a useful reminder of the wide definition of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can occur without the behaviour being of a sexual nature.
Settlement Agreements can settle future unknown claims under the Equality Act 2010
In an update to a case we reported on previously, the Court of Session in Scotland has upheld an appeal in Bathgate v Technip Singapore PTE Ltd. This case focused on the use of a settlement agreement and whether they could settle future claims.
Review direct sex and maternity discrimination
When the Claimant went on maternity leave, her duties were divided up between existing employees. On her return she was made redundant.
Police Officer is awarded over £800,000 for sexual harassment
This case is a reminder that in discrimination cases, awards for loss of earnings have no limit and can often be much higher than the compensation for injury to feelings.
Dismissing a whistleblower where the decision-maker was unaware of protected disclosure
The Claimant was made redundant by her line manager at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. She did not have 2 years of service with the Respondent, so she did not have ordinary unfair dismissal rights.
Legal changes to The Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulation 2023 has updated guidance to align with a new ruling...here's the latest.
Should job applicants have protection against whistleblowing
The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently looked at whether job applicants should have protection against whistleblowing.
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News & Updates
Extension to protection from redundancy for pregnant women and those who have taken family leave
The extension of the protected period will apply to any maternity and adoption leave ending on, or after, 6 April 2024 and any shared parental leave starting on or after 6 April 2024.
All employees to have the right to one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year from April 2024
From April 2024, this will change. The Carer's Leave Regulations 2024 will allow employees to apply for one week of unpaid carer's leave within a 12 month period.
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Hot off the Press!
Wellbeing partnership helps HR professionals to better manage mental health and wellbeing at work
Through a series of upcoming webinars, we’ll be tackling sensitive topics to help employers gain a deeper understanding around topics such as addiction, trauma and mental health crisis in the workplace.
New ACAS Code of Practice for Fire and Rehire - What you need to know?
New guidance on the new ACAS code of practice for dismissal and re-engagement is now published. We explore what this means for HR professionals and our employment law team have included some of their top tips on how to get ahead of the game.
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Workshops for HR Professionals
How to be Respectfully Curious about Mental Health
Talking about team members’ mental health is perceived by managers as one of the most challenging people responsibilities they have.
This webinar aims to help HR professionals support managers competence and confidence in holding these conversations in your workplace.
Join us on 14th March.
This webinar aims to help HR professionals support managers competence and confidence in holding these conversations in your workplace.
Join us on 14th March.
Breaking Chains: Understanding & Tackling Addiction in the Workplace
Addiction in the workplace comes in so many shapes and sizes, and a supportive and inclusive workplace can make a big difference to an employee who may be struggling.
So what can HR and people professionals do to support? We have teamed up with the wonderful team at Thrive Mental Wellbeing for the first in a three-part series of webinars looking at how we can better support Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace.
So what can HR and people professionals do to support? We have teamed up with the wonderful team at Thrive Mental Wellbeing for the first in a three-part series of webinars looking at how we can better support Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace.
Bias and Bad Manners: How to Call Out Micro-Incivilities at Work
In this webinar designed for HR professionals, two leading industry experts will introduce the concept of Micro-Incivilities and the impact they can have on building an inclusive workplace.
You'll leave with practical guidance on how to tackle these behaviours in your workplace. Join us on 25th April.
You'll leave with practical guidance on how to tackle these behaviours in your workplace. Join us on 25th April.
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