The Employment Tribunal in Lasdas v Vanquis Bank plc incorrectly concluded that the claimant had brought a claim for direct discrimination – but how do you distinguish between direct discrimination and indirect discrimination?
ACAS has new guidance for employers on supporting employees struggling with stress and mental health issues in the workplace.
On 10 May 2023, the Government published a policy paper ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ promising significant changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions.
Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in our Real Estate team, sets out a short summary in relation to the duty to manage asbestos.
Bill Dixon, a Partner in FSP’s Dispute Resolution team, comments on the government’s plans to introduce new anti-fraud legislation which could have important implications for Corporates.
In Boydell v NZP Ltd, the Court of Appeal considered whether a non-compete clause could be enforced after severing words from it.
Two lay members of the Employment Appeal Tribunal have been forced to recuse themselves for apparent bias, in a controversial case concerning gender issues.
A new report recommends that the Government officially classify long COVID as a disability – but what does the existing law say and what would change if the recommendation was implemented?
The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023 came into effect on 28 February 2023 and impose new obligations on packaging producers.
The statement of changes to the immigration rules published 9 March 2023 introduces the new Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme and Innovator Founder route, as well as altering minimum salary requirements for work visas.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have updated their “Influencer’s guide to making clear that ads are ads”, which assists influencers doing promotional work for brands.
The European Union’s 90/180 rule restricts the amount of time British passport holders can spend in the Schengen Area in any 180-day period.