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Height requirement fails to measure up

We explain a recent case in the European courts which considered whether a minimum height requirement was indirect sex discrimination.

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Sex segregation in mixed schools = direct discrimination

David Clay discusses whether a faith school’s policy of segregating girls and boys amounts to direct discrimination.

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FSP advises on sale of City Lettings

The corporate team at Field Seymour Parkes has advised Phil Shaul and Sarah Hull on the sale of the entire share capital of City Lettings (Norwich) Limited, to Leaders, part of the Leaders Roman Group.

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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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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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5 ways to improve mental health in the workplace

We explore the new Acas guidelines on improving mental health in the workplace.

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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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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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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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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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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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