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EU nationals retain rights to remain, Government confirms
No change until Brexit process completed; some will keep rights
Agency worker protected by whistleblowing provisions
EAT holds sufficient direction by hirer for worker status
CBI chair advises on countering racial hatred
Businesses and unions back terms of employer advice
When is a protected conversation truly protected?
EAT rules on what s 111A actually deems inadmissible
Burden of proof and verbal references
Sufficient evidence of link with disability to shift burden of proof
Updated guides produced by ACAS
Revised publications on disability, investigations and recruiting
Visa fees and employer duties: immigration update
Enhanced checks will be needed by employers
Enforcement lined up as national living wage date nears
Penalties to double for failing to pay proper rates
“Speak English” rule may not be discrimination
Employer could insist where security a concern
Acas helps the recruitment process
New guide comes with examples – but beware right to work
EAT reviews capability dismissal procedures
Two cases focus on questions considered by employer
Auto-enrolment compliance action having an effect
Notices and fixed penalties prompt employer action
ET fee remission claim form simplified
No separate form to be produced for Scotland
Zero hours exclusivity regulations published in draft
BIS also offers guidance on when zero hours contracts appropriate
Letter: pay – it isn't up to women
Letter: the profession as a whole must act to eliminate the pay gap
Further good practice guides from ACAS
Equality and discrimination advice supported by helpline
Fit for Work Scotland rolled out
Further resources in place to help manage return to work
Scottish legislation update
Progress on the Scotland Bill; Legal Writings Act in force
Holidays snippets
Two decisions put down further markers for employee rights
Tier 2 licences: employers take note
How a business lost its right to employ migrant workers
Minimum wage: what time counts?
New BIS guidance issued on travelling and sleeping
Further changes to Immigration Rules
Amendments now in force affect foreign workers and students
Appeal to be heard in tribunal fees review case
Fee income below projections as Unison renews challenge
Disclosure differences
Scottish disclosure checks continue to reveal more than English