Employment Notes

Australia: The call to action on sex-based harassment and sexual harassment

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

Hong Kong: HR Investigation Insights: Prompt and thorough investigation justifies summary dismissal for secret business

Hong Kong Safety Snapshots: protections for ill and injured workers

Asia Employment, Pensions and Incentives Update - May 2021

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

Spain: New Royal Decree - law on the employment rights of workers who deliver for digital platforms

Employment Espresso Pods: Workplace Mental Wellness

UK: tribunals should not overrule employer's genuine and rational belief that re-engagement is impracticable