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The important distinction between positive action and positive discrimination
A recent Tribunal case has highlighted the importance for employers of knowing the difference between positive action and positive discrimination.
Successive fixed term contracts
Explore how successive fixed-term contracts interact with permanent recruitment processes with insights from Lobo v UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.
New rules for holiday pay
What do the Government’s new Employment Rights Regulations mean for employers calculating annual leave allowances? Rachel Levine explains.
Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust: lessons for employers
The case of Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust teaches employers not to act too swiftly when disciplining employees. Employment solicitor Rachel Levine examines the case.
Is a Trial Period a Reasonable Adjustment?
What employers should note from the new EAT ruling
Addressing COVID-19 challenges in social care: legal insights and best practices
This article explores recent cases related to COVID-19 and their implications on disability discrimination, mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and whistleblowing.
New year, new holiday pay rules: what do the Government’s new Employment Rights Regulations mean for employers?
After initially proposing changes last year, the Government’s new regulations relating to holiday pay and changes to the Working Time Regulations came into force on 1 January 2024. The new regulations contain some significant changes and aim to simplify or consolidate some of the processes for certain categories of workers.
Podcast: Social media uses and abuses in primary care
Social media is a complex issue in employment law. What are the rules for doctors and other professionals? Find out in our latest podcast, hosted by Robert McCartney and Rachel Levine.
The perils of social media
Rachel Levine explains who the law protects in social media and how you can shield yourself as an employer and/or employee against its dangers.