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BBC investigation claims Universities use NDAs to cover up harassment and sexual misconduct

A BBC investigation has found that UK Universities have spent at least £87m on some 4,000 Settlement Agreements over the past two years. This was based on a Freedom of Information request to which 96 …

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Research perspectives

TUC survey highlights continuing racism at work

A Racism Ruins Lives study, based on a survey carried out by the TUC, has found that racism remains a major issue in working life in the UK. A majority (65%) of the 5,000 black, asian and …

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Employment news

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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Employment news

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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