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Extending time limits for tribunal claims
Following the details of the Employment Rights Bill released last year, there is now confirmation of the plans to extend the time limits for individuals making a claim to tribunal.Previously, for the majority of tribunal claims, a claim must be made within...
The £22k risk
The £22k risk of not following your internal processWhilst there is a code of practice for disciplinary dismissals that employers must follow, dismissals for performance reasons do not follow the same code, nor do they have their own code.So, you may be...
To return or not to return
To return or not to return... That is the questionWith the recent Panorama documentary asking the question on whether we should still be working from home, the return to office debate is back in the news.Lord Stuart Rose, former chairman of M&S, Asda...
Neonatal Care Leave
To support families with babies in neonatal care, the Government will be providing eligible parents with up to 12 weeks’ leave and pay, allowing parents to stay with their baby while in the hospital.With effect from the 6th of April 2025, the Neonatal Care...
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment: Lessons from Big HittersYou would have to live in a cave to have not seen the significant increase in media stories on familiar names and sexual harassment allegations.Several well-known figures and corporations are under investigation...
Fire and Rehire
With the introduction of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, or “Fire and Re-hire” as it is more commonly known, Tribunals can increase protective awards by up to 25% for employers who fail to comply with the consultation...
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