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The TUC has called for long Covid to be recognised as a disability and an occupational disease so that workers can access legal protection and compensation. Their survey of more than 3500 workers, all of whom said they had contracted Covid-19, found that nearly a third have experienced symptoms for more than a year and 95 per cent have been left with ongoing symptoms.
Should employers be allowed to fire and rehire? In economically hard times, or when a business is restructuring, the ability to change employment terms can be an essential tool. The law does not allow an employer to change employment terms unilaterally, so giving lawful notice and offering a new contract in return is a safer option. It does create a dismissal though, which may be unfair. Unfair dismissals are often defended on the basis of SOSR – some other substantial reason – but the business need only have a ‘sound business reason’ for the contract change, as well as behaving reasonably overall. Is banning a perfectly legitimate process – lawfully ending one contract and offering another – really the answer?
Indirect discrimination occurs when an employer applies a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) to all employees which disadvantages a group of people who share a protected characteristic (such as race or sex).
Direct discrimination happens if an employer treats an employee less favourably than it treats others because of sex. A female employee would need to show that she has been treated less favourably than a real or hypothetical comparator of the opposite sex whose circumstances are not materially different to hers.
Religion or belief is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and can include any religious or philosophical belief. Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights provides for freedom of thought, conscience and belief.
Here at Thorneycroft Solicitors, we have seen first how charitable organisations can have a lasting and positive impact on the lives of those who have suffered serious injuries.
That is why we are proud to be one of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) corporate members.
In the UK there are more than 350,000 listed buildings. Those who own one will know that living in a listed building isn’t always straightforward.
With no fault divorce set to become legal following the Government’s commitment to introduce the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, on 6th April 2022, couples seeking a divorce will be able to do so without having to assign blame.
Alongside the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday evening regarding the extension of so called “Freedom Day” to July 19th, numerous reports currently suggest that, despite this, the Government will not be extending the Coronavirus furlough scheme.
Often our smile is one of the first things other people see when they meet us, however, sometimes a tooth extraction is required to ensure the overall oral health is maintained.