Government responds to pregnancy and maternity discrimination report
The Government has responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s report on pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace.
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Refusal to permit a 5-week holiday was not religious discrimination
The refusal of a Catholic employee’s 5-week holiday to attend religious festivals was not indirect religious discrimination.
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Whistleblowers must identify the legal obligation alleged to be breached
A whistleblower disclosing potential wrongdoing must express a reasonable belief that an identifiable legal obligation has been (or will be) breached.
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Gig economy: Pimlico Plumber found to be a worker
A Pimlico Plumber was held to be a worker despite his contract labelling him as an independent contractor.
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Government publishes review into Employment Tribunal fees
The Government’s long-awaited review into the Employment Tribunal fees regime has been published, and fees will remain.
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Tribunal compensation limits to increase
As of 6 April 2017, higher limits will apply to various compensation awards payable under employment legislation.
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Online database of Employment Tribunal judgments goes live
The online Employment Tribunal database is now live, meaning journalists and prospective new employers can identify them much more easily.
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