Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Thrings Employment Newsletter.
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EU ruling to affect how UK tribunals settle indirect discrimination claims
Given its inception was in 2010, one might have thought that the dust had finally settled on the Equality Act. But the parameters of this unifying piece of legislation - and the protections it offers - appear to be creeping ever wider in scope. Read more
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Do employees on long-term sickness abscence transfer under TUPE?
A recent case highlighting the issues arising from long-term sickness abscence of an employee provides a salient reminder of what both transferors and transferees need to bear in mind when embarking on TUPE service provision change. Read more
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When does a helping hand from HR overstep the mark?
When does a helping hand from HR overstep the mark and can it be wrong to stick to the letter of policy even if it does comply with the law? A couple of recent cases make for unfortunate reading for the employer. Read more
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New EAT case ensures holiday pay saga rumbles on
You may remember our trilogy of articles concerning the ongoing saga of holiday pay. Well just when you thought it was all over, there has now been yet another EAT case with regard to holiday pay and sickness absence. Read more
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