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UK: Equal Pay: UK Supreme Court Allows Asda Employees To Make Equal Pay Comparison. Lucy Lewis writes for Mondaq
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09 April 2021The 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.
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Flexi-job apprenticeships - more flexibility for employers
06 April 2021The recent government announcement of flexi-job apprenticeships will help businesses to share apprentices and brings the promise of greater flexibility.
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Coronavirus: absences from work and entitlement to pay
06 April 2021The Coronavirus situation may lead to workplace absences for a variety of reasons. This is our summary of legal rights to pay and suggested best practice for different types of absence.
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Business Post: Future of working from home will rely on trust. Síobhra Rush comments for Business Post
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06 April 2021The new code of practice on the right to disconnect is a timely response to an issue that has become a hot-button topic since the pandemic descended.
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Employers have a duty to support home workers: Abi Frederick and Paul Norris write for Employee Benefits
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06 April 2021Employers 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.
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Ireland: What does the ‘right to disconnect’ mean? Siobhra Rush speaks to Jess Kelly on Newstalk
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06 April 2021Jess Kelly chats to Siobhra Rush about the 'right to disconnect', the founders of Refurbed.ie and the team behind Saylists.
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Lewis Silkin promotes three to partner across Employment and Commercial practices
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01 April 2021Leading 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.
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Changes to family leave entitlements introduced in Ireland
01 April 2021On 27 March 2021, changes to parent’s leave and adoptive leave announced in Budget 2021 were signed into law and came into force on 1 April 2021.
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Getting ready for office reopening - Employment law considerations infographic
01 April 2021With many looking towards the complete lifting of restrictions, employers will have various issues to consider ahead of 21 June. Our infographic highlights the key issues on re-opening offices with links to supporting guidance.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on managing a safe return to work
01 April 2021Employers are facing many employment law issues as the guidance on working safely during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve. These FAQs cover employers’ health and safety obligations, contact tracing and adjusting hours and responsibilities.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on staffing decisions when reopening workplaces
01 April 2021Employers are facing many employment law issues as the guidance on working safely during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve. These FAQs cover specific issues in relation to deciding which employees should stay at home and what happens if employees do not want to come to work.
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Workplace testing – FAQs for employers
01 April 2021Testing for Covid-19 at work is set to play an important role in the government’s gradual reopening plans with employers being strongly urged to sign up for free lateral flow tests. These FAQs cover the legal issues and considerations that employers take on board before rolling out a workplace testing programme.
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Staffing decisions when reopening workplaces - flowchart
01 April 2021We have updated our flowchart to help employers decide which employees should attend their workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic following the start of the Spring 2021 roadmap out of lockdown in England.
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Coronavirus - FAQs for employers on working from home
01 April 2021These FAQs look at the considerations for employers whose staff are working from home during the pandemic.
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A right royal checklist for the workplace
31 March 2021The 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?
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Employment law changes in April 2021
31 March 2021In 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.
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New Zealand brings in miscarriage leave – what is the UK position?
31 March 2021New 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.
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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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31 March 2021In 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.
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Ethnicity pay gap reporting: new legislation looks unlikely after report by Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
31 March 2021Ethnicity pay gap reporting should be voluntary, according to a new report published by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
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Going back to the office – the latest guidance
31 March 2021The 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.