A gagging order is basically a freely used term for privacy injunction. It can be an order granted by high court to restrict an information about a person or company being broadcasted or published. There can be various levels of gagging orders. For example, the names of the parties can be withheld but the information pertaining to those parties can be broadcasted or published. In order to obtain a gagging …
Usually, when a working woman discovers she is pregnant, her thoughts are focused on the growth and development of her baby rather than her employment rights. Yet, when a pregnant woman is working it’s a worthwhile exercise understanding her entitlement. It is important to know your rights when pregnant Joeli Brearley founded the charity – Pregnant Then Screwed after being fired from work the day after she told her employer …
Since March 2018, in an attempt to improve the efficiency of employment tribunals in the UK, the government has been piloting the use of video hearings in tax tribunal hearings. The purpose of fully video hearings, where appropriate, will help courts and tribunals take advantage of latest technologies in extending justice to significantly more people. While the implementation of video links will help save time and expenses, it will also …
Snow and ice hit bring parts of the UK to a stand still every year. Blizzards and extreme winter conditions essentially makes it difficult to get to work, at times, even impossible. This is why, it is important to be aware of your rights when it comes to going to work in extreme weather. So what are the consequences if you refuse to attend work due to snow? If you …
When undertake a new work arrangement with an employer it is important to scrutinise their sick leave policies. Most organisations will write these into your contract or they can be found in the employee handbook. If you are not given information on the sick leave policy speak to the person who manages human resources However, it is worth considering in light of a recent ruling if you have a disability, …
A research conducted by Professor Anthony Heath of Nuffield College in Oxford has found out that a significant number of minority ethnic applicants send out 60% more resumes to even get a call for job interview. The research results have been compared with data that dates back to 1967. The research excluding factors, like education and experience when it comes to disparity in call back rates. The bias is not …
Recently, mental health awareness has been given greater attention in the media with the support of ambassadors such as HRH Prince William and HRH Prince Harry. Past research has revealed that more than 48% of workers are affected by mental health problems every year and it is the leading cause of sick leave absences. It comes as no surprise that employers are now trying to look closely at the role …
According to recent reports, the government has decided to introduce revised codes of practice in order to control sexual harassment cases in workplaces. Politicians are advised to create the new laws at the earliest to protect workers. The WEC – Women and Equalities Committee welcomes the initiative which focussed on not just creating new laws and codes of practice but also raised more awareness in order to tackle the issue …
An employment tribunal will decide next year if veganism should be considered a philosophical belief and hence receive the status of a protected characteristic in law. Jordi Casamitjana claimed that he was fired from his role in the company as a head of policy and research after he disclosed that the company, League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) was investing employee pension funds in firms which are involved in animal testing. …
Found by Cardiff magistrates court, a bar manager was left with severe anxiety, PTSD as well as a partial face paralysis after being choked by one of the colleagues at an office Christmas party. She was later constructively unfairly dismissed from work. Following a hearing in November by Judge Frazer, it was decided that Molly Phillip’s resignation was an unfair dismissal after the bosses failed to investigate her complaint properly. …