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June 20, 2024
Law Firm Wrongly Axed Pregnant Lawyer's Promotion
A law firm discriminated against a solicitor when it withdrew its offer to promote her to director after learning she was pregnant and later fired her, an employment tribunal has ruled.
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June 19, 2024
Drivers Sue Amazon Over Alleged Work Visa Scam
A group of drivers for Amazon who say they were lured to the U.K. from Spain as part of a sophisticated visa scam have filed an employment claim against the retail giant and its logistics provider.
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June 19, 2024
Sales Reps Win Discrimination Claim Over 'Somali Pirate' Slur
An employment tribunal has ruled that used car seller Stellantis & You discriminated against two sales advisers following evidence of racial slurs, including staff calling one a "Somali pirate" and another a "Black bastard."
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June 19, 2024
Gaming Execs Deny Copying Ex-Firm's Code For New Game
Two former directors of an online gambling company have denied its claim that they plagiarized copyrighted source code for its "Slingo" online betting game to produce several competing products through the rival business they joined.
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June 19, 2024
Barrister Sanctioned Over Fight At The Opera
A barrister was sanctioned by a disciplinary board on Wednesday for getting into a fistfight at an opera as the panel found that he had behaved in a way that is likely to diminish public trust in the legal profession.
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June 19, 2024
Fieldfisher Steers £165M Mineral Biz Pension Deal
Insurance giant Aviva said on Wednesday that it has completed a full retirement savings plan buy-in worth £165 million ($210 million) sponsored by mineral miner and processor Sibelco UK Ltd., in a deal guided by Fieldfisher LLP.
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June 18, 2024
NHS Surgeon Loses Appeal Over Fixed-Term Status
A locum consultant breast surgeon lost her bid to become a permanent employee at a London hospital trust Tuesday after an appellate judge found that the trust was entitled to keep her on a fixed-term contract.
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June 18, 2024
Solicitor Who Stalked Ex-Girlfriend Struck Off
A solicitor convicted of stalking over repeatedly kicking his ex-girlfriend's door and threatening to "sort her out" has been struck off by a tribunal Tuesday.
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June 18, 2024
Judges Fight For Higher Pay When Acting In Senior Roles
A group of judges told the Employment Tribunal on Tuesday that they are being unfairly underpaid, arguing that when they occasionally act in more senior roles they should be paid the same as the judges in those higher positions.
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June 18, 2024
HSBC Manager Won't Be Reinstated After Unfair Dismissal
An employment tribunal has refused to order HSBC to reinstate a former manager after it unfairly dismissed her in a flawed redundancy process, finding that the bank would have ended her employment on the same day anyway.
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June 18, 2024
Manufacturer Demands Ex-Director Gives Up Personal Emails
A chemicals manufacturer is suing its former director for keeping hold of his personal email addresses after he left the job, which it claims contain business invoices and information about the company's performance.
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June 17, 2024
Law Firm Worker Wins Bid To Quash Disciplinary Sanctions
A legal worker successfully got his sanction quashed by a disciplinary tribunal on Monday, with the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal overturning a ban placed on him for allegedly misleading the court and pretending to be a solicitor when he was not qualified in England and Wales.
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June 17, 2024
Blind Man Denied A Work Buddy Wins Discrimination Claim
A blind employee won his discrimination case against a Welsh bakery when an employment tribunal found that the bakery didn't give him time to familiarize himself with his surroundings or offer him a "buddy" while he adjusted to his new workplace.
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June 17, 2024
Foreign Exchange Biz To Pay £61K Over Demotion
A foreign exchange firm must pay £61,993 ($78,535) to a senior employee after an employment tribunal ruled that its decision to nix his desk management role was a demotion that amounted to a dismissal.
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June 17, 2024
Judge Axes Ex-Stobart CEO's Conspiracy Claim
Allowing Stobart Group's former chief executive to reargue that he was the victim of a conspiracy to remove him as chair would be "an abuse of process," a London court ruled Monday as it struck out his claim against the company and five of its directors.
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June 17, 2024
Housing Trust Workers Win £95K Over Racial Bias Claims
A tribunal has ordered one of the U.K.'s largest housing associations to pay two mixed-race employees a total of almost £95,000 ($120,000) after ruling that it had failed to ensure that its recruitment process avoided racial bias.
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June 14, 2024
Tesco Car Crash Scammer Found In Contempt
A scammer who made a false compensation claim against Tesco over a staged traffic accident was on Friday found in contempt of court for having another man impersonate him in a hearing and trying to blame his lawyers for the fraudulent claim.
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June 14, 2024
Malicious Falsehood Ruling Casts Doubt On Law's Efficacy
A decision by the U.K.'s highest court refusing to award damages without proof of financial loss in a malicious falsehood claim has called into question the effectiveness of a law designed to make claims easier to bring.
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June 14, 2024
Ex-Chelsea FC Employee Loses Bid To Toss Harassment Loss
A former Chelsea Football Club Ltd. groundsman lost his battle in a London court Friday to overturn a ruling that he had forfeited his chance to defend against his ex-employer's harassment claim after a judge said he had "no real answer" for not responding to the club.
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June 14, 2024
Judge Wins OK To Challenge Secretive Appointment Process
A district court judge has won permission to bring her case that a secretive part of the process for appointing judges is unlawful, after the Court of Appeal ruled that a judicial review is in the public interest.
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June 14, 2024
Sony Accountant Loses £750K Equal Pay Claim
A former PlayStation accountant has lost her claim for sex and race discrimination and unfair dismissal, with a tribunal finding that her complaints against Sony were "routine workplace issues" that did not constitute discrimination.
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June 14, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen toy company Jellycat hit supermarket Aldi with an intellectual property claim, AIG start proceedings against firefighting foam company Angus International Safety Group, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority file a legal claim against the Post Office amid the ongoing Horizon IT scandal. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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June 14, 2024
New Entrant Expected In Pension Transfer Market, LCP Says
Lane Clark & Peacock LLP said that another new insurer will enter the pension transfer market by the end of the year, bringing the total number of companies securing the liabilities of retirement savings plans to a record high.
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June 14, 2024
Pension Watchdog Head To Chair Diversity Initiative
Britain's retirement savings watchdog has said that its head of regulatory transactions and frontline services Jenny Davie will now chair an initiative designed to promote greater diversity in the pensions sector.
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June 14, 2024
Fired Teacher Wins £61K For Menopause Bias
A Scottish council must pay £61,074 ($77,300) for firing a teacher who refused to transfer to a school for kids with behavioral difficulties because it worsened her menopausal symptoms and anxiety, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Expert Analysis
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Employer Steps Ahead Of Sexual Harassment Prevention Law
A new Parliamentary bill on employers' duties to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace is expected to enter into force next year, so companies should prepare by rethinking their prevention strategies to avoid fines or being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, says Joanne Moseley at Irwin Mitchell.
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Reputation Management Lessons From Spacey Case
While a U.K. jury recently acquitted actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges, his reputation has been harmed, illustrating the importance for lawyers to balance a client's right to privacy with media engagement throughout the criminal process, says Jessica Welch at Simkins.
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New Solicitor Workplace Rules Present Practical Challenges
As law firms and partners are beginning to understand and apply the Solicitors Regulation Authority's new rules and guidance on unfair treatment toward colleagues, it is becoming clear that there are a number of potential pitfalls to navigate, says Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.
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What Trustees Must Know About Virgin Media Pension Case
The High Court's recent decision in Virgin Media v. NTL Trustees could have significant consequences for salary-related contracted-out schemes, making it necessary for trustees to start examining any deeds of amendment during the affected time period, says James Newcome at Wedlake Bell.
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4 ADR Techniques To Know In Employment Cases
With increasing pressure on Employment Tribunal resources and recent presidential guidance highlighting alternative dispute resolution methods, practitioners should know the key types of ADR available for employment claims, how they differ and what the likely future implications are for those involved in tribunal litigation, says Sarah Hooton at Browne Jacobson.
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Gender Diverse Boards May Reduce Corporate Fraud Risk
Following the recently proposed "failure to prevent fraud" offense, companies should focus on diversity in leadership as research shows that an increase in women's representation on boards is associated with a decreased probability of fraud, say Anoushka Warlow and Suzanne Gallagher at BCL Solicitors.
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Trustees Should Take Caution After UK Pension Tap Plan
The U.K. government's recent plan to boost technology startups by tapping into pension sector funds may risk the hard-earned savings of members, so trustees need to be mindful of the proposals in light of their fiduciary duties, say Beth Brown and Riccardo Bruno at Arc Pensions.
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Why Law Firms Should Consider Apprenticeships
A recent government briefing shows that young people are increasingly signing up for apprenticeships, a trend that law firms should take advantage of to improve socioeconomic diversity and help to recruit a variety of talent, which can boost employee retention in the long run, says Emma O'Connor at Boyes Turner.
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The Importance Of A Proactive Approach To Workplace Safety
Two recent Crown Court cases regarding gross negligence manslaughter highlight the costs of failing to prioritize safety at work, which should act as a catalyst for companies to review and update their health and safety policies, say lawyers at Fieldfisher.
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In-Office Policies May Be Solution To UK Skills Shortage
Against the backdrop of the U.K. skills shortage, personal engagement with junior lawyers could boost employee commitment, engagement and retention, highlighting that physical presence in the office is valued and vital, says Michael Stokes at Harrison Clark.
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Why Workplace Menstruation And Menopause Support Matters
The British Standards Institution's recent workplace standard on menstruation, menstrual health and menopause marks a new chapter in combating age- and gender-based employment inequalities, and employers play a huge role in facilitating inclusive workplaces to attract, retain and support women of all ages, says Kathleen Riach at Glasgow University.
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Leadership Development Recommendations For Employers
There's a clear need for organizations to rethink the way they develop and implement leadership and development initiatives for employees, because better-equipped leaders will contribute to an overall improvement in organizational culture and business performance, says Louise Lawrence at Winckworth Sherwood.
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Pension Trustee Case Could Lead To Fossil Fuels Divestment
While the recent Court of Appeal case McGaughey v. Universities Superannuation Scheme attempts to link fossil fuel investment by trustees to significant risk of financial detriment, it is concerning that two out of 470,000 scheme members could be permitted to bring a claim without ensuring that other members are represented, says Anna Metadjer at Kingsley Napley.
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Supporting Employees Dealing With Infertility and Baby Loss
With employers facing potential loss of talent due to employees experiencing a lack of support on pregnancy and fertility issues — nearly one-quarter of employees have considered leaving their jobs for this reason, per a recent survey — companies should implement policies to help recognize and support their workers going through such life-changing events, says Helen Burgess at Gateley.
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AI Act Issues To Watch As EU Legislators Negotiate
The EU is working to adopt the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, but the AI Act proposals from the European Commission, Parliament and Council currently differ on law enforcement use of AI, classification of AI systems and related compliance obligations, say Alexander Roussanov and Lazarinka Naydenova at Arnold & Porter.