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What is the legal difference between restructuring and redundancy?
Redundancy and restructuring are different concepts, where redundancy has clear negative connotations, while the other can be seen as more strategic, and thus more positively framed.As a result, employers may often try to refer to redundancies as a...
What is “the last straw” in constructive dismissal claims?
In the case of Marshall v McPherson Limited, Marshall was a night-shift HGV driver working for the large haulage company, McPherson Limited.After McPherson Limited introduced a new workplace system in May 2023, Marshall was feeling increasing pressure at...
Is “Vibing” a good enough reason to appoint a candidate?
In the case of Kalina v Digitas LBI Ltd, the Employment Tribunal dismissed claims of discrimination during recruitment when the employer (Digitas LBI Ltd) selected the candidate they felt they “vibed” with more. Two applicants had been interviewed and...
Consultation on non-compete clauses
In 2023, the Government reviewed post-termination non-compete clauses, and this review recommended that non-compete clauses should be limited to a three-month duration.The proposals went no further at the time due to the election; however, Labour have...
The Employment Rights Bill becomes an Act
The Employment Rights Bill cleared the final Parliamentary hurdle on the 16th of December, when the House of Lords agreed to the Act. The Government had to make a major concession to unfair dismissal rights to get the Bill through the House of Lords, with...
New Statutory Rates Announced
The Government has set out its proposed new statutory rates, which will take effect from the 6th of April 2026. The average gross weekly earnings required to qualify for statutory pay are proposed to increase from £125.00 or more per week to £129.00 or...
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