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UD Compensation increases

Employment Tribunal awards for successful claims involving unfair dismissal have increased from 6 April 2019. The increases will apply where the Effective Date of Termination (EDT) falls on or after 6 April 2019. The maximum …

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Cap on Public Sector pay-out on horizon – again

The government has confirmed long-held plans to introduce a £95,000 cap on payments for public sector workers when they leave their employment. Although the cap was put into legislation as part of the Small Business …

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Case law updates

“Show trial” process leads to large UD pay out

In the case of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) v Donald Nutt, a Tribunal has ordered SSE to pay £230,000 for unfair dismissal after it criticised a disciplinary process as “reminiscent of a show trial …

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Research perspectives

Lloyds of London takes quick action on sexual harassment

A report in Bloomberg Businessweek has pointed to a “deep-seated culture of sexual harassment” at Lloyds of London – described as “the most archaic corner left in global finance.” Despite efforts by successive women CEOs the …

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Fundraisers set up task force to combat sexual harassment

The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) that brings together fundraisers in the not for profit sector has announced the creation of a taskforce to address sexual harassment and to look at what changes the membership body …

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EU Directive on whistleblower protection close to agreement

The EU is close to reaching an agreement that gives European whistle blowers greater protection from victimisation when they speak up in the public interest. The draft Directive sets minimum standards for protection that can …

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