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Meta Glasses

Meta Glasses and other AI-powered smart wearables are becoming increasingly common, but what do they mean for employers? Can employees wear them at work? What are the risks to confidentiality, GDPR and workplace privacy? In this article, we explain how Meta Glasses work, why they raise employment law concerns and whether employers can prohibit them in the workplace. We also look at the practical steps businesses should take to update their policies before smart wearables become a problem.

When Employees Cannot Get To Work

What Happens When Employees Cannot Get To Work Practical Solutions For Transport Strikes, School Closures And Other Unexpected Disruptions Unexpected disruption can create significant challenges for both employers and employees. Whether the issue is transport strikes, school closures, severe weather,

Common HR Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Understand the most common HR mistakes and learn what you need to do to avoid them and become proactive in managing them so you protect your business.

New Driving Licence Rules

New rules governing the recording of motoring offences on drivers’ licences were introduced on 8 June 2015. Endorsements and penalty points issued in Scotland, England and Wales will be recorded electronically and will no longer appear on the driver’s licence card or the paper counterpart.

If a valid driving licence is a requirement for any of your employees read my overview of the new regime introduced by the DVLA.

Agency Workers Regulations

The UK Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) 2010 ensure that temporary agency workers are entitled to the same basic working and employment conditions as directly-hired staff. They guarantee equal treatment regarding pay, working time, and holidays after a 12-week qualifying period, alongside “day one” rights.

Dismissal for failing to agree to new terms and conditions following TUPE transfer was automatic unfair dismissal

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that the dismissal for failing to agree to new terms and conditions following TUPE transfer was automatic unfair dismissal

Wrexham Drivers Awarded £60,000 for Unfair Dismissal

Wrexham Drivers Awarded £60,000 for Unfair Dismissal, the case hinged on the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations.

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