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Employment Law News Updates

Here we publish information on the latest employment law news stories

Two useful Articles from Lewis Silkin about new Regulations published following government consultation on two sets of proposals earlier this year. The first set of proposals concerned calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours works. The other concerned allowing carry over and rolled up holiday pay, amending the requirement for employers to record daily hours of workers, and, on a different topic, extending the limited circumstances when employers can consult with employees directly about a proposed TUPE transfer. 

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An incisive article from Lewis Silkin covering what you need to know and what employers should be doing now

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Barristers Amy Rumble and Andrew Sugarman from Parklane Plowden and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Devika Colwill discuss expert evidence in employment claims involving disability and give tips on making the most of an expert witness.

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Following an update to the guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions, Lewis Silkin look at what’s new, and what’s important to remember, about fit notes.

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A very informative article from Lewis Silkin covering the speech from the deputy leader at the TUC conference, and what else we know about Labour’s wide-ranging proposals for reform

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This article from Gowling WLG reviews the recent case of Giacomodonato v Peartree Securities ("Donato") and sets out the helpful takeaways for employers regarding employment agreements, restrictive covenants and post-termination conduct.

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An excellent article from Cloisters which spotlights the practical impacts of the new law.

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A must-read article, from Gowling WLG, for employers and employees on where litigation can be brought when one is based in the UK and the other isn't.

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This article from Lewis Silkin considers the passing of the controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 and the next steps. 

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Would you like a recap of the employment laws that have been passed, consulted on, or guidance has been issued on, as of early July 2023? This article by Gowling WLG provides just that.

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