Welcome to the September edition of our Employment Law Bulletin
We begin this month by considering how the Government might implement a new “Right to Switch Off” as set out in its Plan to Make Work Pay, with the aim of protecting worker wellbeing in a world where work and home life can become inseparable.
We report on yet another case considering whether controversial beliefs are protected under the Equality Act. In Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, the EAT considered whether an anti-Islamic belief met the criteria for protection.
With a particular focus on the higher education context, we highlight new and upcoming requirements on preventing sexual harassment.
Our four-part essential guide to the disciplinary process continues, with part three taking a closer look at disciplinary appeals.
We are delighted to present the second in our mini-series of free virtual Employment Brunch Briefings this Autumn on the theme of employee engagement and employee voice. On 1 October we will be joined by the brilliant Nita Clarke OBE, Director of the Involvement and Participation Association who will discuss employee engagement and employee voice, including working with employee forums and trade unions.
Our annual Charity Governance Seminar takes place on 3 October and we look forward to meeting delegates face to face in Leeds for an inspirational programme on all things charity governance.
On 3 December, we will be hosting delegates at our Leeds office for a free Employment Brunch Briefing providing an employment law update. We will cover some of the most interesting case law decisions from the last 12 months along with important legislative updates. It will also be a great chance to meet the team and network with other charity employers.
To book your place on these events, please click on the links below.
A legal right for workers to switch off?
How will the new Government implement its manifesto pledge to allow
workers to disconnect?
Claimant's anti-Islamic belief is not protected
under the Equality Act
EAT upholds tribunal decision that the belief sought to stir up
hatred against Muslims.
Preventing harassment and sexual misconduct in the
higher education sector
Protections for students and new statutory duty on employers.
Wrigleys' Essential Employment Guide - The
Disciplinary Process Part 3
Part three - Appeals.
Wrigleys' Employment Brunch Briefing
Employee engagement and employee voice
Tuesday 1 October, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:15 | This briefing
will be hosted virtually
Speakers: Nita Clarke OBE, Director of the Involvement and
Participation Association
Click here for more information or to book your
place
Wrigleys' Employment Brunch Briefing
Employment law update
Tuesday 3 December, 2024 | 09:30 - 11:30 | This briefing will
be hosted in our Leeds office
Speakers: Alacoque Marvin, partner at Wrigleys Solicitors
Click here for more information or to book your
place
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