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#Employment Tribunals

Employment status and how it is determined has been an issue that has vexed the courts recently, with cases in both the employment and tax tribunals.

An individual’s employment status determines what type of protections and rights they are entitled to, and establishing status involves the consideration of many different factors.

EAT clarifies “worker” test in latest status decision

22

Jun

2022

EAT clarifies “worker” test in latest status decision

Employment status and how it is determined has been an issue that has vexed the courts recently, with cases in both the employment and tax tribunals.

An individual’s employment status determines what type of protections and rights they are entitled to, and establishing status involves the consideration of many different factors.

#Employee relations

The strike, which is being dubbed the biggest rail strike in modern history, has come about as a result of a breakdown in negotiations on pay and redundancies. What can employers do to cover the tasks of the striking workers and keep the business on track?

6 ways to lawfully cover workers on strike

21

Jun

2022

6 ways to lawfully cover workers on strike

The strike, which is being dubbed the biggest rail strike in modern history, has come about as a result of a breakdown in negotiations on pay and redundancies. What can employers do to cover the tasks of the striking workers and keep the business on track?

#Data Protection

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in both the EU and UK versions, employees have the right to request access to their personal data from their employer called a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR).   

DSAR: Do I need to provide names if requested?

20

Jun

2022

DSAR: Do I need to provide names if requested?

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in both the EU and UK versions, employees have the right to request access to their personal data from their employer called a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR).   

#Other

During the summer, employers can come across employee issues relating to the heat and hot weather. How can employers handle hot weather and what are employer obligations during a heatwave?

What are employer’s obligations during a heatwave?

17

Jun

2022

What are employer’s obligations during a heatwave?

During the summer, employers can come across employee issues relating to the heat and hot weather. How can employers handle hot weather and what are employer obligations during a heatwave?

#Immigration

There is frequent discussion surrounding the requirements for a spouse or unmarried partner applying as the dependant of a UK visa holder, however what receives less attention are the requirements for a dependent child, which in some cases can fall subject to a higher level of scrutiny from the Home Office.

Work Visa: Applying for a dependent child

9

Jun

2022

Work Visa: Applying for a dependent child

There is frequent discussion surrounding the requirements for a spouse or unmarried partner applying as the dependant of a UK visa holder, however what receives less attention are the requirements for a dependent child, which in some cases can fall subject to a higher level of scrutiny from the Home Office.

#Data Protection

A controller is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing of personal data.

GDPR: Who are data controllers and processors?

1

Jun

2022

GDPR: Who are data controllers and processors?

A controller is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing of personal data.

#Other

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for regulating and enforcing safety in the workplace. Following the tragic death of Donna Coleman, a teacher who worked at Burnley College, the University and College Union (UCU) raised Covid-19 health and safety concerns with the college and the HSE.

HSE finds college broke Covid-19 health and safety rules

26

May

2022

HSE finds college broke Covid-19 health and safety rules

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for regulating and enforcing safety in the workplace. Following the tragic death of Donna Coleman, a teacher who worked at Burnley College, the University and College Union (UCU) raised Covid-19 health and safety concerns with the college and the HSE.

#Immigration

When granted with a Worker sponsor licence to employ migrant workers, an organisation is given access to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), which is the online platform used to manage the licence and facilitate the sponsorship of migrant workers.

Sponsorship Management System

26

May

2022

Sponsorship Management System

When granted with a Worker sponsor licence to employ migrant workers, an organisation is given access to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), which is the online platform used to manage the licence and facilitate the sponsorship of migrant workers.

#Data Protection

On 10 May 2022, Prince Charles confirmed, as set out in the Queen’s Speech, that there would be a new data protection regime in the UK, with some measures extending and applying to England and Wales only. 

The Queen’s Speech: A new direction for Data Protection?

24

May

2022

The Queen’s Speech: A new direction for Data Protection?

On 10 May 2022, Prince Charles confirmed, as set out in the Queen’s Speech, that there would be a new data protection regime in the UK, with some measures extending and applying to England and Wales only. 

#Other

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that, for many people, the boundary between work and home life has become blurred. A vast amount of people were suddenly required to work from home which meant for many, homes became offices and this has resulted in many struggling to disconnect from work outside of their working hours. 

The right to disconnect

11

May

2022

The right to disconnect

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that, for many people, the boundary between work and home life has become blurred. A vast amount of people were suddenly required to work from home which meant for many, homes became offices and this has resulted in many struggling to disconnect from work outside of their working hours. 

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