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‘Adjusted’ gender pay gaps - an alternative approach to gender pay gap reporting?

Calculating an “adjusted” gender pay gap could provide useful context to an employer’s gender pay gap statistics and reveal systemic bias. But what is an adjusted gender pay gap and how is it calculated?

コロナウイルスワクチン接種に関するQ&A

英国がCovid-19ワクチン接種プログラムを進めるにつれ、雇用主側は雇用法における多くの困難且つ未検討の問題に直面している。ここで紹介するQ＆Aは、雇用主が従業員にワクチン接種を義務付けることができるかどうか、義務化の代替案、ワクチン接種のための休暇、およびその他の問題をカバーしている。 Employers are facing many difficult and untested employment law issues as the UK rolls out its Covid-19 vaccination programme. These FAQs cover whether an employer can make vaccination compulsory for its employees, alternatives to a mandatory requirement, time off for vaccine appointments and other issues.

Gender pay gap reporting - what do the published statistics tell us so far?

Employers have until 4 October 2021 to report their gender pay gap statistics relating to 5 April 2020. With over 25% of employers having published their figures already, what do the results tell us so far?

Recent changes in employment law in NI from April 2021

Set out below are various employment law changes due to come into effect from April 2021 in Northern Ireland.

UK: Equal Pay: UK Supreme Court Allows Asda Employees To Make Equal Pay Comparison. Lucy Lewis writes for Mondaq

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The UK Supreme Court has confirmed that Asda's retail staff can compare themselves to higher-paid distribution depot staff for the purposes of an equal pay claim. This article explains.

Flexi-job apprenticeships - more flexibility for employers

The recent government announcement of flexi-job apprenticeships will help businesses to share apprentices and brings the promise of greater flexibility.

Employers have a duty to support home workers: Abi Frederick and Paul Norris write for Employee Benefits

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Employers have a duty to take steps that are reasonably necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of homeworkers. The risks include feelings of isolation, a lack of supervision, issues arising from prolonged use of display screen equipment, working long hours and taking inadequate breaks.

Lewis Silkin promotes three to partner across Employment and Commercial practices

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Leading law firm Lewis Silkin today announces the promotion of David Samuels, David Hopper and Alan Hunt to its partnership, adding further strength to the firm’s market-leading Employment and Commercial practices.

A right royal checklist for the workplace

The royal family’s recent diversity review has put the importance of workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives in the spotlight. But what are the best tools for achieving lasting change in this area?

Employment law changes in April 2021

In a year where so much has changed, there are a few more employment law changes coming into force next month. This article provides a brief round-up of what to expect.

Going back to the office – the latest guidance

The government has published new Covid-secure guidance for office settings which includes updated guidance on who should go to work. This article looks at what it means for office reopening plans.

Ethnicity pay gap reporting: new legislation looks unlikely after report by Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Ethnicity pay gap reporting should be voluntary, according to a new report published by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.

UK: Care Workers Not Entitled To Minimum Wage When Asleep During Sleep-In Shifts: A New UK Supreme Court Ruling. Steven Lorber comments for Mondaq

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In a decision of huge significance for the care sector, the UK Supreme Court has finally given a long-awaited judgment, ruling that care workers working sleep-in shifts are not entitled to the national minimum wage for periods when they are asleep.

New Zealand brings in miscarriage leave – what is the UK position?

New Zealand has voted to give mothers and their partners three days of paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage. This article looks at the UK legal position and what employers can do to support employees experiencing miscarriage.