#employment-law

#employment-law

A tribunal ruled that a desk move perceived as a demotion justified an employee's resignation and legal action.

Businesses must navigate evolving employment laws to ensure compliance while promoting innovation.

Employees face challenges as they adjust back to in-office work after years of remote flexibility.

Employers are increasingly scrutinizing accommodation requests amid RTO mandates, causing stress for disabled employees and sometimes leading to resignations.

Understanding wrongful termination is crucial for employees to protect their rights and pursue legal action when necessary.

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 allows employees to work until the State Pension Age of 66 regardless of contractual retirement ages.

Fire and rehire involves dismissing employees only to rehire them under worse conditions, raising ethical concerns and legal implications.

The Bill enables workers to stay employed until the State pension begins, addressing mandatory retirement at 65.

UK Employment Tribunal classifies Bolt drivers as workers, granting them rights to minimum wage, holiday pay, and workplace protections.

California's new employment laws enhance protections for workers, targeting discrimination, harassment, and improving conditions for independent contractors.

Florida lawmakers propose allowing teenagers to work unlimited hours to replace immigrant workers in tourism and agriculture.

Federal immigration agents arrested 37 people in a raid on Mt. Baker Roofing, targeting undocumented workers and illegal employment.

Sutton businesses fined for employing illegal workers highlight the seriousness of UK immigration laws.

25,000 fired federal workers have been reinstated on administrative leave but are not allowed to work, creating uncertainty about their future.

Education Department reinstates 65 probationary staff on paid leave after a court ruling, amid concerns of confusion and potential overturn of the ruling by an appeals court.

Layoffs are challenging, especially for foreigners in Germany, who must consider residency and job security while navigating their legal rights.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case that could have eased discrimination claims for employees citing religious reasons.

Ministers are set to drop the proposed policy allowing workers to disconnect after hours, undermining promises to enhance employment rights.

A woman wrongfully terminated during pregnancy receives nearly $94,000 compensation.

Mr. Hewston was unfairly dismissed for a momentary lapse in professional judgment during a school inspection.

The Independent provides critical reporting on key issues while maintaining commitment to accessible journalism free of paywalls.

Benjamin Mendy won a significant employment tribunal case against Manchester City regarding unpaid wages related to legal issues.

Kuda Technologies faces serious allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal by its former Group Chief People Officer.

A legal ruling allows a nurse to misgender a transgender doctor during a tribunal, raising significant implications for workplace conduct and trans rights.

Brexit support is not protected from workplace discrimination, ruling clarifies distinction between opinion and philosophical belief.

Judge allows C.I.A. director to fire diversity staff, enabling a broader dismissal of employees under Trump’s executive order against federal workforce diversity initiatives.

Carta has settled multiple lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees since 2023.

Nigel Farage criticized a proposed law protecting workers from harassment, claiming it threatens pub debates, while unions stress the need for such protections.

The USDOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating illegal DEI and DEIA preferences.

There is considerable uncertainty about permissible diversity practices post-memorandum.

The revocation of Jinan Chehade's job offer by Foley & Lardner raises important free speech issues in employment contexts.

Law firms have varied policies and responses to statements made by employees regarding geopolitical issues.

Trader Joe's violated labor laws by instructing employees to remove union pins and denying union members certain benefits.

A nursing instructor was pressured to work as replacement labor during a strike, facing possible job loss if she refused.

States are set to take the lead on employment regulations due to federal inaction, creating a complex legal environment for businesses.

There is no federal law mandating time off for voting; state regulations vary widely on this issue.

Nondisclosure agreements and mandatory arbitration are prevalent in the workplace.

Project 2025 threatens worker protections through exploitative subcontracting practices in the janitorial industry, highlighted by legal action against Molecular Devices and its contractors.

Gig economy companies may be breaching employment law due to the misuse of self-employment classifications, raising concerns over workers' rights.

The outcome of the case could reshape contract worker treatment in the tech industry, impacting employment strategies.

High-street retailers are hiring gig economy workers without basic employment rights during the festive season.

Temper Works is promoting gig workers to bypass new fair tipping laws and potential zero-hours contract bans, raising legal and ethical concerns.

Unfair dismissal will become a day one right, changing employer-employee dynamics.

Employers must adjust recruitment strategies to adapt to new legal responsibilities.

Fiona Smyth is seeking a court order for unpaid compensation from Violet-Anne Wynne for unfair dismissal.

The diocese's dismissal of Father Stavros Bozos was ruled unjust due to lack of procedural adherence, despite valid performance concerns.