The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales and Scotland have updated the Vento bands used for calculating awards for injury to feelings in Employment Tribunal claims.
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Apr
2023
The Home Secretary has published a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, with a phased rollout of changes commencing in April 2023.
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Mar
When hiring or sponsoring migrant workers in the UK there are many mistakes that businesses can make
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in McQueen v the General Optical Council [2023 EAT 36] will bring some comfort to employers trying to manage unacceptable conduct at work.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new technology and its laws and regulations, as well as guidance released on good practices in this area, are quickly developing.
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International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and aims for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.
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UK businesses must have a sponsor licence to employ workers who do not have immigration permission to reside and work in the UK.
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Settlement negotiations are generally subject to the 'without prejudice' rule. This means that evidence of genuine attempts to settle an existing dispute cannot be disclosed in tribunal or court proceedings.
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Feb
The Law Society states that ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) involves computer systems which can replicate human cognitive functions, and that it includes algorithms detecting patterns in data, as well as applying these to automate certain tasks.
Couples who famously work together are broadly welcomed by most. However, it can be a logistical headache for employers, especially when it comes to the HR and legal implications if the relationship breaks down.
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