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Court of Appeal rules that employer is not liable for injuries caused by practical joke

In a 2020 case, Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd, the Court of Appeal supported the County Court’s decision that an employer was not liable for the injury caused...

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Action against climate change: is it a protected characteristic?

Climate change has dominated our newspapers, news sites and social media feeds in recent years. From emotional pleas from David Attenborough to Extinction Rebellion protests blocking our motorways and COP26,...

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Can my social media posts get me into trouble at work?

After England lost the Euro 2020 final back in June, we heard reports of employees getting fired after tweeting racist comments about players. This issue of racism on social media...

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‘Fire and rehire’: is it legal?

The term ‘fire and rehire’ was frequently used during the Covid-19 pandemic as organisations tried to change their employees’ contracts and terms of employment after experiencing a fall in income,...

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Health and safety in the workplace

You may associate health and safety at work with factories or construction sites, but every employer has a duty of care to protect their employees in the workplace. Health and...

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Employment law changes to look out for in 2021

You don’t need us to tell you that 2020 and the start of 2021 have been a challenging time for employers and employees alike. From furlough to ensuring businesses are...

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Budget 2021: what it means for employment, business and housing

Today’s budget announcement has been highly anticipated by business owners and individuals alike. The Government has given England a roadmap out of lockdown, so what financial measures have they put...

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Can employers force employees to get vaccinated?

The UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is well under way, and the vast majority of people will be eagerly awaiting their jab, if they haven’t already had it. But what about...

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Supreme Court rules Uber drivers should be classified as workers

The UK Supreme Court has today (19th February 2021) ruled that leading taxi app Uber must classify its drivers as ‘workers’, rather than self-employed. This groundbreaking decision means that Uber...

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What are my redundancy rights?

Being informed that you’re being made redundant, or are at risk of redundancy, can be stressful and emotional. Whether you’ve been in the job for five months or five years,...

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How employers can promote mental well-being at work

Whether you have been on furlough, been made redundant, are still working from home or able to work in the office safely, good mental health has become increasingly important in...