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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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How are judicial decisions in Adult Child IPFDA developing post Ilott?

 

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Does a short marriage get short shrift in the divorce courts?

Hannah Sims, a solicitor in the Family Team, considers a recent Court of Appeal decision which addresses whether a short childless marriage evades the equal sharing principle on divorce. 

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Whistle while you work

Can a disclosure which is in the private interests of the worker also be deemed to be in the public interest and attract whistleblower protection? Ian Machray discusses a recent decision.

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In the news… BBC gender pay gap

Could we really see legal claims following the recent publication of BBC salaries?  Ian Machray explains the law behind the headlines.

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Taylor made recommendations

We report on the recommendations of the Taylor Review and the implications for all employers.

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Tribunal fees unlawful

Ian Machray explains the implications and whether we will now see a dramatic rise in litigation.

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Mind the gap

Is there any limit to an employee’s ability to claim historic underpayment of holiday?  

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Multiple choice recruitment – a discriminatory test?

Ian Machray explains how your recruitment processes could unwittingly give rise to discrimination claims.

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Would I lie to you?

We explain a recent case on what an employer can do when their employees lie about their future plans.

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