Employment Notes

UK: government response to consultation on sexual harassment reforms and ill-health proposals

UK Covid-19: new "Working Safely" guidance published, stressing the importance of ventilation, face coverings in enclosed crowded areas, and a phased return to the office

UK Covid-19: 'Freedom Day' to go ahead, but continuing precautions advised

UK: EAT rules that beliefs can be protected even if offensive to some, but manifesting those beliefs may be unlawful

UK: EAT rules that judicial notice should still be taken of "childcare disparity" in establishing group disadvantage for indirect sex discrimination claims

UK: the right to form and join trade unions is restricted to 'employees' within the ILO Recommendation

UK Covid-19: new senior executive exemption for limited activities following arrival from amber list country

UK: both seconding and host companies may be vicariously liable for seconded employees' tortious acts

UK Covid-19: "work from home" guidance continues to 19 July; recent tribunal cases highlight issues for employers planning return to the workplace

UK: EAT reads words into legislation to prohibit detriment for taking part in industrial action

UK: recent cases provide insights into level of fines for health and safety offences by very large organisations

Since February 2016, judges imposing fines for Corporate Manslaughter, health and safety offences and food safety offences have been required to follow a …

UK Covid-19: round-up of recent changes for employers