A chief executive at a prominent high street bank who took a number of steps to uncover a ‘whistleblowing’ employee is facing up to £1 million in fines.
Should employers who offer enhanced maternity pay also offer enhanced shared parental pay?
In a recent case concerning employers’ responsibilities in terms of shared parental pay, an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a company’s decision to refuse a new father enhanced pay while on shared parental leave did not constitute discrimination.
NHS employers urged to consider ‘next steps’ to reduce workplace discrimination
A new report into the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BME) workers has called on NHS employers to improve fairness in the workplace.
Important changes to termination payments just around the corner
Next month, important changes to termination payments will take effect – and employers need to be aware of these changes and how they will affect payments in lieu of notice (PILONs).
Employment Tribunal finds prison workers who raised safety fears were unfairly dismissed
An Employment Tribunal has found that two UK maintenance workers who raised health and safety concerns over changes to their work at a Liverpool prison were unfairly dismissed.