In this month's feature, we take a look at how The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (the 2014 Regulations) revise certain aspects of the TUPE regime, which came into effect on 31 January 2014.

The good news is that the revisals are broadly positive for business.

Cases

  • Sunday working and religious discrimination - Mba v Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Merton
  • Injunctions for breach of disciplinary procedure - Chhabra v West London Mental Health NHS Trust
  • Expiry of fixed term contracts - University and College Union v University of Stirling
  • Can political views amount to a protected belief? - Olivier v Department of Work and Pensions
  • Agency Worker Regulations and temporary workers - Moran & others v Ideal Cleaning Services

News

  • Unison's challenge to tribunal fees fails
  • Flexible working changes delayed
  • New guidance for discrimination questionnaires
  • Employers face increased fines for breach of NMW rules
  • Statutory changes to rates put on hold until April
  • Woolworths case to be referred to CJEU
  • Government urged to introduce statutory paid leave for bereaved employees

Family Friendly Changes - Are you prepared?

Two major family friendly changes are coming into force which will affect your policies, processes and resourcing levels.

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