In this edition, we look at some of the key employment law issues affecting our clients' workforces. In particular, we explore: the different rights of workers and employees; privacy rights in private messages on work devices; the Genuine Occupational Requirement defence in direct discrimination claims; the importance of considering alternatives in redundancy situations; the legal protection afforded to volunteers; and a High Court decision which raises concerns over the validity of historic pension scheme amendments.
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Flexible working – diverging views?July 2023United Kingdom: In the post-pandemic environment, views on working flexibly to accommodate employees’ personal needs may be diverging and becoming increasingly polarised. We explore the legal framework in which employers operate and highlight the differing rights afforded to employees versus those of workers. We also take a look at annualised hours and zero hours contracts. |
If you leave WhatsApp messages on a work laptop, can you expect them to remain private?July 2023United Kingdom: A recent High Court case has explored the privacy status of private messages stored on a work device. We look at what this might mean for employers. |
The Genuine Occupational Requirement defence in direct discrimination claimsJuly 2023United Kingdom: A recent claim has shone a light on the Genuine Occupational Requirement defence. We explore when employers may use... |
The controversy surrounding South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has taken a major turn after the Korean authorities reportedly arrested a YouTuber accused of spreading fabricated claims about the acto...