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EU nationals retain rights to remain, Government confirms
No change until Brexit process completed; some will keep rights
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Agency worker protected by whistleblowing provisions
EAT holds sufficient direction by hirer for worker status
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CBI chair advises on countering racial hatred
Businesses and unions back terms of employer advice
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When is a protected conversation truly protected?
EAT rules on what s 111A actually deems inadmissible
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Burden of proof and verbal references
Sufficient evidence of link with disability to shift burden of proof
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Updated guides produced by ACAS
Revised publications on disability, investigations and recruiting
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Visa fees and employer duties: immigration update
Enhanced checks will be needed by employers
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Enforcement lined up as national living wage date nears
Penalties to double for failing to pay proper rates
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“Speak English” rule may not be discrimination
Employer could insist where security a concern
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Acas helps the recruitment process
New guide comes with examples – but beware right to work
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EAT reviews capability dismissal procedures
Two cases focus on questions considered by employer
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Auto-enrolment compliance action having an effect
Notices and fixed penalties prompt employer action
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ET fee remission claim form simplified
No separate form to be produced for Scotland
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Zero hours exclusivity regulations published in draft
BIS also offers guidance on when zero hours contracts appropriate
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Letter: pay – it isn't up to women
Letter: the profession as a whole must act to eliminate the pay gap
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Further good practice guides from ACAS
Equality and discrimination advice supported by helpline
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Fit for Work Scotland rolled out
Further resources in place to help manage return to work
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Scottish legislation update
Progress on the Scotland Bill; Legal Writings Act in force
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Holidays snippets
Two decisions put down further markers for employee rights
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Tier 2 licences: employers take note
How a business lost its right to employ migrant workers
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Minimum wage: what time counts?
New BIS guidance issued on travelling and sleeping
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Further changes to Immigration Rules
Amendments now in force affect foreign workers and students
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Appeal to be heard in tribunal fees review case
Fee income below projections as Unison renews challenge
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Disclosure differences
Scottish disclosure checks continue to reveal more than English