UK Employment Law Round-Up - November 2016

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UK Employment Law Round-Up - November 2016

UK Employment Law Round-Up - November 2016

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November 30, 2016

UK Employment Law Round-Up November 2016

In this issue we look at a recent Court of Appeal decision focusing on sexual orientation protection following a refusal to bake a cake decorated with a gay rights message. We also look at the rights of breastfeeding mothers at work, and Asda's equal pay claim case, which may lead to further claims against Asda. We consider Tribunal decisions deciding employment status and rest break rights. We review the importance of having clear guidelines on job descriptions, and proposals to provide an entitlement to bereavement leave. Finally, we give an update on changes to the Immigration Rules.

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"Gay cake" appeal decided

November 30, 2016

The Christian owners of a bakery in Northern Ireland have lost their appeal against a finding that their refusal to make a "gay cake" was discriminatory.

Employers must accommodate breastfeeding mothers at work

November 30, 2016

The employment tribunal decision in McFarlane and another v. easyJet Airline Company Ltd ET/1401496/15 & ET/3401933/15 is a reminder to employers to accommodate female employees who are breastfeeding.

Asda equal pay claim: comparator successfully established

November 30, 2016

In deciding that retail workers could compare themselves to warehouse workers for the purposes of equal pay, the test case of Brierley and others v. Asda Stores Ltd [ET/2406372/2008] is a reminder to employers to ensure that equal pay is established across the whole of their business.

Uber and the gig economy – is the law keeping up?

November 30, 2016

After a preliminary hearing spanning seven days (including reading the five-volume bundle and time for deliberation), an Employment Tribunal has handed down its much anticipated ruling that Uber drivers are workers rather than independent contractors. The drivers can, therefore, benefit from statutory protections.

R&R – what the Working Time Regulations say

November 30, 2016

The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) provide for a right for workers to take a 20-minute rest break where the working day is longer than six hours. The WTR enable a worker to bring a claim if an employer has refused to allow the exercise of the right to a rest break.

Domestic staff and unfair dismissal: lessons learnt

November 30, 2016

While everyone hopes the employer/employee relationship will continue without a hitch, issues can of course occur. In these situations, it is best to have clear roles and responsibilities set out for each party so it is easy to see if someone is not keeping up with expectations.