Regulatory Shake-Up: New Rules for Holiday Pay & TUPE The government have recently responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers. In their...
In this month’s episode, we will cover an introduction into discrimination with a particular focus on race discrimination under the Equality Act. We will discuss how discrimination laws apply and consider the common issues faced not only by employers generally,...
Wear Makeup – a Reasonable Request or Sexual Harassment? In a recent case against the high-end restaurant Tattu, based in Soho, London, the Employment Tribunal found that instructing female employees to wear makeup can constitute sexual harassment under the Equality...
Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Sector An overview of the FCA and PRA Consultation Papers The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) have recently published consultation papers setting out proposals to improve diversity...
Addressing racist language in Financial Services Case Study: Mr C Borg-Neal v Lloyds Banking Group plc A recent decision by the Employment Tribunal has made the headlines and has drawn attention to a complex issue within the financial services (FS) sector. A...
Terminating Employment – Who Really Makes the Decision? In the firing line! A recent decision in the Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed the importance for employers of being clear about who the decision maker is and what influences their final decision during...
How is the FCA Promoting Gender Diversity? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been actively promoting gender diversity in the financial services sector since the launch of the Women in Finance Charter in 2016. The FCA has set targets to increase the...
This month’s episode covers menopause in the workplace. We will discuss how employers can help support employees experiencing the symptoms of the menopause within the workplace and the potential legal rights that an employee has. The Legal Room UK · All in a...
Coronation Bank Holiday – the right to a day off? As has been widely anticipated and much discussed across the country, on Saturday 6th May 2023, King Charles III will be formally coronated as King. Not only will this be a historic day for the country, for many,...
This month’s episode covers references, with a focus on regulatory references in the Financial Services sector. We will be looking at what the legal position is for employers to provide a reference for former employees. We will also cover the regulatory...
