A recent case, Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Ltd, concerning the dismissal of a care home employee for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID 19 in January 2021 was
The OfS has now published its updated regulatory advice on reportable events, which is effective from 1 January 2022. We explore what this means for providers. The post New OfS
On 22 November 2021, the DfE published tailored non-statutory guidance regarding flexible working arrangements for schools and academies. The post Flexible working in schools – making it work appeared first
In a case of real interest to the education sector and those involved in equality and diversity issues, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently upheld opposing decisions of two
In a case of real interest to those involved in unionised sectors of the economy, and in particular in collective bargaining, the Supreme Court held an employer’s direct pay offer
Pre-Brexit, EU nationals were able to move and work freely within Europe. While farm labour shortages have been an issue for several years, there is no doubt the situation has
In July 2019, the government published the Good Work Plan: proposals for families setting out three separate consultations on improving employment rights for families. One of those consultations considered flexible
Here we take a quick look at some key employment case law decisions from recent months. The post Employment case law update | Autumn 2021 appeared first on Shakespeare Martineau.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 will come into force on 11 November 2021 and will make COVID vaccination compulsory for care home
A quick round-up of the key employment law developments to watch out for in the coming months. The post Employment autumn update: News in brief appeared first on Shakespeare Martineau.
A case was brought against Nationwide Building Society by Mrs Follows, which was heard in the Employment Tribunal (ET) and decided on 14 March 2021. The ET upheld a claim
There has been a perceived fuel shortage across the country, leading to panic at the petrol stations. Long queues have been building outside petrol stations across the UK over the
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