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Are pregnant workers protected even before an employer is notified?

We report on whether workers should be protected against dismissal from the moment they are pregnant.

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Too good an investigation = unfair dismissal?

Ian Machray reports on whether a dismissal can be unfair due to a disciplinary investigation being too thorough.

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Modification of restrictive covenant unlocks land for development

Michael Higgin considers a recent decision of the Upper Tribunal to modify a restrictive covenant under a rarely successful statutory ground.

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New rules about Trade Secrets

Cathrine Ripley, in FSP’s Commercial & Technology team, looks at the new Trade Secrets Directive. 

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Don’t snoop on staff correspondence

We report on a successful appeal in the European Courts regarding privacy in the workplace.

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Closing the gap

David Clay discusses the implications of a recent equal pay decision in which female retail workers of Asda are seeking over £100 million.

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Deposit orders – not appropriate where the claim is unclear

Ian Machray gives guidance on how to defend unclear tribunal claims and when you can require the claimant to pay a deposit to continue their claim.

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Part time punishment

Ian Machray reports on a recent decision on whether you can pay your part-time employees less than the pro-rata full time equivalent salary

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Groceries Code Adjudicator issues “Code clarification” regarding Asda

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has recently published a Code clarification on the variation of supply agreements and other issues regulated under the Groceries Code.

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Voluntary overtime – A compulsory entitlement for holiday pay

Ian Machray reports on the Employment Appeal Tribunal decision which confirmed that regular voluntary overtime should be reflected in holiday pay.

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In the news – Football Association race row

We explore what employers can learn from the recent allegations plaguing the England women’s football team.

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Suspension is not a neutral act

Ian Machray discusses a recent decision on whether the suspension of a teacher amounted to a breach of contract

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