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New legislation grants UK workers the right to request more stable work schedules

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BLOG Written by James Tamm on 2 October 2023 Millions of UK workers may soon experience a substantial improvement in the reliability and consistency of

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COVID, concrete and other concerns | Handling refusals to work on health and safety grounds

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BLOG Written by James Tamm on 19 September 2023 The ability to work in a safe environment is a fundamental expectation that underpins any employment

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The future of fire and rehire | Could a new Code of Practice put a stop to pay cut ultimatums?

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BLOG Written by James Tamm on 2 February 2023 Last week, the UK government published a draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, outlining

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Are employees entitled to a day off for the Queen’s funeral?

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BLOG Are employees automatically entitled to a day off for the Queen’s funeral? Written by James Tamm on 12 September 2022 Whilst the nation is

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Care home worker who refused vaccination was fairly dismissed

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BLOG Written by James Tamm on 26 January 2022 Compulsory vaccination is a contentious issue – both from a moral and legal standpoint – eliciting strong opinions

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Could employees with anti-vax beliefs be protected under discrimination laws?

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BLOG Written by James Tamm on 13 January 2022 You might have heard about the recent case of an employee who refused to return to the workplace

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Plan B | Why working from home is only part of the solution

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BLOG Written on 9 December 2021 Boris Johnson has confirmed the move to ‘Plan B’ in England in a bid to slow the “extraordinary” spread of the

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Making vaccination mandatory | Breaking down the legal position

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BLOG Written on 23 August 2021 One third of employers expect staff to return to the office every day 28% say planning a return to

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