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Back in 2017 the Supreme Court ruled that the tribunal fees system was unlawful on a number of grounds, one of which was cost …

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Unlawful labour market cartels are being increasingly outlawed in the UK, as well as USA …

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published research indicating that non-compete clauses are contained in 26% of all employment contracts …

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From 6th April 2024 pregnant workers will be subject to protection from being laid off …

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During the last 2-3 years UK multiple food retailers have been able to raise food and non-alcoholic beverage prices way beyond that justified by general supply shortages and other costs …

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The business improvement and standards organisation BSI has recently taken note of exit interviews that indicated around 20% of women were leaving the workforce early because of menopause-related health issues …

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A new entitlement to carer’s leave is expected to apply from 6th April 2024 …

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The impending appeal in the case Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) v Tesco will examine the right of a company to terminate the contracts of employees who refuse to trade an existing “retained pay” supplement for a lump sum …

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Although the government decided not to repeal all employment legislation arising from EU Directives and Regulations it is still possible for Minsters to axe a law or European Court of Justice (ECJ) precedent derived in this way by simply issuing “statutory instruments” …

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Although the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 has become law, it cannot become totally effective until a new statutory code of practice has been published …

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Recently, the Supreme court was asked to pronounce on whether Deliveroo drivers had a right to join a trade union …

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Hourly-paid UK staff working for the Swedish furniture retailer will receive a 10% pay increase during 2024, whilst salaried employees will see an average rise of 5% …

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With effect from 1st February 2024, the leading supermarket chain Aldi will increase pay for its 40,000 store and warehouse employees to at least £12 an hour nationally and £13 …

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The UK’s national living wage will rise from £10 …

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According to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, reforms are to be introduced next year in business visitor visas to broaden and clarify the activities that can be undertaken, especially for intra-corporate exchanges and those undertaking short-term paid consultancy assignments …

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