Employment & HR

Bill. A Private Members’ Bill which has government support has completed its passage through the House of Commons and is now before the House of Lords. If enacted, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill will provide powers for amended provisions on paternity leave in cases where the child’s mother or primary adopter dies. ...

Part-time workers enjoy statutory rights not to be treated less favourably than comparable full-time workers, regardless of whether they (or their comparator) are male or female. What are the essentials of their statutory protection?

King Charles has returned to public duties following his cancer diagnosis in February 2024. What reasonable adjustments should you consider for an employee returning to work following a period of sickness absence due to cancer?

Guide for line managers. The government has published a new practical guide for managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition (see The next step ). Content. The guidance covers the entire employment lifecycle, including such topics as: (1) the manager’s role in creating an inclusive working environment; (2) the duty to make reasonable adjustments; (3)  appropriate language to use about disability; (4) attracting a wide range of job applicants and making adjustments to your recruitment process; (5) making adjustments for new starters; (6) disclosing disability and confidentiality; (7) career progression, including access to training and development; (8) sickness absence management; and (9) employment termination, including dismissal and redundancy. Most of the sections also include some useful bullet point “top tips” . ...

A mother of two who was made redundant after a new long-distance travel requirement was introduced into her role has won her claims for indirect sex discrimination and unfair dismissal. Where did the employer go wrong?

According to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when it dismissed a disabled employee rather than placing him in an alternative role on a trial basis. What are the implications of this ruling?