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Labour

What changes to employment law would Labour introduce if elected?

Labour has announced their commitment, if elected, to introduce an Employment Bill within the firstView Article

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Is there a duty to make reasonable adjustments for job applicants?

Employers have a duty under the Equality Act in some circumstances to make reasonable adjustmentsView Article

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reasonable adjustments
pregnancy

Was decision to dismiss motivated by pregnancy?

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate by treating a woman unfavourably because ofView Article

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Can an employee claim harassment in relation to comments that they were unaware of?

A person (A) harasses another (B) if: In deciding whether the conduct has the proscribedView Article

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Harassment
Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing framework review

The Government has announced a review of the whistleblowing framework.  The Public Interest Disclosure ActView Article

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Reasonable adjustments for mental health

ACAS has published new guidance to support employers and employees when managing adjustments for mentalView Article

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reasonable adjustments
Injury to feelings

How much compensation can be claimed for injury to feelings?

Claimants who succeed in a claim of discrimination in the Employment Tribunal are able toView Article

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Did an employee’s ‘meltdowns’ in work arise from his disability?

Discrimination arising from disability occurs where an employee is treated unfavourably by their employer becauseView Article

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disability
Without prejudice

Can a without prejudice letter to an employee amount to a dismissal?

Where an employer wants to reach an amicable agreement with an employee to terminate employment,View Article

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What is marital status discrimination?

Under the Equality Act, an employer discriminates against an employee if, because of a protectedView Article

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