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Legal Update: Expired Warnings

David Greenhalgh of H2O Law LLP advises on the best practice when taking disciplinary action

The best advice until very recently was that employers should avoid taking expired warnings into account when deciding the disciplinary sanction for any future disciplinary action involving the same employee.
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Legal Update: Misconduct Dismissals: Make it Crystal Clear

Misconduct is a potential fair reason for dismissal but only if you also follow a fair and correct procedure.

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Legal Update: Compromise Agreements: Clawback Provision

In the recent Court of Appeal decision of Collidge v Freeport the Court upheld a “clawback” provision in a compromise agreement.

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Legal Update: Disability Discrimination

The recent House of Lords ruling in London Borough of Lewisham v Malcolm is likely to have a significant impact on disability discrimination cases. Although the case was in the context of housing law its impact is far reaching.

 

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Legal Update: White Paper: Equality Bill
The white paper entitled ‘Framework for a Fairer Future” – The Equality Bill seeks to strengthen protection, advance equality and "declutter" the law.
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Legal Update: Medical Screening

David Greenhalgh of H2O Law LLP discusses the medical screening of employees and job applicants.

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Legal Update: Flexible Working

The government plans to extend the statutory right to request flexible working to parents of children up to the age of 16.

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References

David Greenhalgh, H20 Law LLPYour legal questions answered by David Greenhalgh, Head of Employment Law at solicitors H2O Law LLP

Writing a reference isn’t as straight forward as you may think. Blinds & Shutters hears about the ‘dos and don’ts’ and potential areas which may catch employers out

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