News & Insights
Changes to the Immigration Rules October 2023
The Government has published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, setting out changes that will take effect from 5 October 2023 and 31 January 2024.
Right to Rent – New Penalties for Non-Compliance
The government have announced increased penalties for failing to carry out appropriate right to rent checks.
An Objectionable Manifestation of Beliefs?
Were a teacher’s Facebook posts a manifestation of her beliefs, and did her school act proportionately in dismissing her for them?
Real risk not enough?
The UK Supreme Court in BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA and others [2022] (“Sequana”) has affirmed company director’s common law duty to give appropriate weight to the company’s creditors when insolvency is looming.
Your Duties to a Disabled Job Applicant
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case addressed an employer’s obligations to make reasonable adjustments to their job application process for an applicant with dyspraxia.
Lessons to be Learnt: Menopause in the Workplace
The Employment Tribunal has upheld an employee’s disability claims, after she suffered with menopause-related symptoms.
Worker Protection Bill Watered Down
The House of Lords have made significant amendments to the Worker Protection Bill, limiting the obligations on employers to prevent harassment.
Dismissing an Employee for Offensive Racial Language?
Was an employer justified in dismissing an employee who used an offensive racial term during a race awareness training session?
Will I be compensated for my spouse’s behaviour in our divorce?
Senior Associate, Madeleine Young gives a snapshot view of the Court’s approach to conduct in financial remedy proceedings on divorce by the way the other party has behaved within their relationship.