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The Supreme Court has adopted a more liberal approach to severing words from a non-compete clause to make it enforceable, reports Claire Darbourne ‘In some cases, it may be possible for courts to sever unlawful words or provisions from the rest of a restrictive covenant to create an enforceable restriction (the ‘blue pencil’ test).’ On …
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Karen Baxter and Tom Heys explore the legal and practical issues around employing people with neurodivergent conditions and how employers can develop a more neurodiverse workforce ‘When addressing the duty of reasonable adjustment in this context, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Employers should tailor practices and techniques for learning, communicating and working to the individual …
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Joanna Chatterton and Jessica Ambrose discuss transgender discrimination and give practical guidance for employers to minimise their legal risks and promote an inclusive culture ‘Employers must recognise that a lack of complaints or reports being made about discrimination or harassment against trans people cannot be interpreted to mean that the workplace is free from discrimination …
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Dr Sybille Steiner considers the pros and cons of having a single handbook covering all the jurisdictions in which a company operates ‘A handbook and policies will only assist a business and its workforce if they do not just exist on paper but are practised throughout the company by all employees on all levels of …
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Kirsti Laird and Josie MacLeod explain what your policy should contain to minimise the risk of staff breaching data subjects’ rights ‘While there is no express requirement to have a data protection policy, an employer can use this as evidence that it is taking its data protection obligations seriously and to demonstrate compliance with the …
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Jo Broadbent rounds up the latest case law and developments affecting employers and their advisers ‘The Court of Appeal confirmed that someone can be discriminated against because they are perceived to have a disability, even if they do not.’ Rejecting transfer request was perceived disability discrimination The Court of Appeal considered perceived disability discrimination for …
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Clare Gregory examines the proposed reform of SSP, the right to request workplace modifications and a new labour market enforcement body ‘The consultation recognises that the SSP system is inflexible and does not reflect modern working practices such as the increase in part-time work.’ In a flurry of activity in the final days of Theresa …
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Katherine Pope rounds up the latest case law and developments affecting employers and their advisers ‘The EAT made clear that a finding of a one-off act of discrimination does not mean that an associated injury-to-feelings award must fall within the lowest Vento band.’ Employee was fairly dismissed for proselytising To what extent can an employee …
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Mike Hibberd looks at the lessons from an appeal court ruling on agreeing changes in terms and conditions directly with employees if negotiations with the recognised trade union break down ‘The Court of Appeal’s decision clarifies that an unlawful inducement requires an element of permanence in the employer’s intention to remove collective bargaining of the …
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Recent cases on calculating holiday pay and recording workers’ hours show that it remains tricky for employers to understand and comply with their working time obligations, reports Ben Daniel ‘The development of a cogent set of principles for the calculation of holiday pay has been a long and winding road.’ Working time, and in particular …
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