#Data Protection
The government recently published its 2017 Cyber Security Survey results

Cyber Security Survey shows need for vigilant approach to data protection

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Apr

2017

Cyber Security Survey shows need for vigilant approach to data protection

The government recently published its 2017 Cyber Security Survey results
#Redundancy
Green v London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

EAT confirms correct test in redundancy dismissals where employees compete for newly-created posts

28

Apr

2017

EAT confirms correct test in redundancy dismissals where employees compete for newly-created posts

Green v London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
#Other
Current figures suggest the number of people on zero-hours contracts in the UK hit a record high of 910,000 in the last 3 months of 2016.

A higher minimum wage for zero-hours workers?

27

Apr

2017

A higher minimum wage for zero-hours workers?

Current figures suggest the number of people on zero-hours contracts in the UK hit a record high of 910,000 in the last 3 months of 2016.
#TUPE
In GMB & Others v HC-One Ltd and ADL Liverpool Ltd

Busting a TUPE Myth – Case shows claims shouldn’t always be made against both employers

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Apr

2017

Busting a TUPE Myth – Case shows claims shouldn’t always be made against both employers

In GMB & Others v HC-One Ltd and ADL Liverpool Ltd
#Redundancy
The EAT held in Dunne v Colin & Avril Ltd that a book-keeper who declined an offer of suitable employment did so reasonably despite her reliance on health reasons not raised until after her dismissal.

Employee’s reason for rejecting suitable alternative employment was reasonable despite employer having no knowledge of this

21

Apr

2017

Employee’s reason for rejecting suitable alternative employment was reasonable despite employer having no knowledge of this

The EAT held in Dunne v Colin & Avril Ltd that a book-keeper who declined an offer of suitable employment did so reasonably despite her reliance on health reasons not raised until after her dismissal.
#Termination
The EAT has held in Ssekisonge v Barts Health NHS Trust that the dismissal of a nurse whose identity raised concerns was fair on the ground of ‘some other substantial reason’ (“SOSR”) and that no higher threshold existed for dismissals involving ‘no fault’ on the part of the individual

Double take: No higher threshold for ‘no fault’ SOSR dismissals

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Apr

2017

Double take: No higher threshold for ‘no fault’ SOSR dismissals

The EAT has held in Ssekisonge v Barts Health NHS Trust that the dismissal of a nurse whose identity raised concerns was fair on the ground of ‘some other substantial reason’ (“SOSR”) and that no higher threshold existed for dismissals involving ‘no fault’ on the part of the individual
#Discrimination
Right to rent checks - Landlords or their agents must by law check that their tenants have the right to rent in the UK, failure to carry out these checks may lead to financial penalties....

Dozens of UK Landlords fined after roll-out of Right to Rent Scheme

19

Apr

2017

Dozens of UK Landlords fined after roll-out of Right to Rent Scheme

Right to rent checks - Landlords or their agents must by law check that their tenants have the right to rent in the UK, failure to carry out these checks may lead to financial penalties....
#Discrimination
The Supreme Court has given two important Judgments on indirect discrimination. The Supreme Court held that, for such a claim to succeed:

Supreme Court Judgments on Indirect Discrimination

13

Apr

2017

Supreme Court Judgments on Indirect Discrimination

The Supreme Court has given two important Judgments on indirect discrimination. The Supreme Court held that, for such a claim to succeed:
#Atypical & Flexible Working
UK employers with more than 250 employees are now required to publish reports regarding their gender pay gap on an annual basis.

Icelandic approach to gender pay gap: should the UK take note?

13

Apr

2017

Icelandic approach to gender pay gap: should the UK take note?

UK employers with more than 250 employees are now required to publish reports regarding their gender pay gap on an annual basis.
#Whistleblowers
The Chief Executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank England Prudential Regulation Authority for breaching rules regarding whistleblowing in the workplace.

Barclays Boss Breaches Whistleblowing Policy

13

Apr

2017

Barclays Boss Breaches Whistleblowing Policy

The Chief Executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank England Prudential Regulation Authority for breaching rules regarding whistleblowing in the workplace.

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