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Barristers bring flexible courts into legal aid action – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Criminal barristers refusing to take on new legal aid work have asked the government to abandon plans to test new operating hours for courts, as heads of chambers prepare to discuss whether or not to...

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Wish you weren’t here? – New Law Journal

‘Step out of the office & take some time to reflect on your work/life balance, says Matthew Kay.’ Full StoryNew Law Journal, 13th June 2018Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk

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Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public – Ministry...

‘Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.’ Full press release Ministry of Justice, 16th...

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Workers get new rights in overhaul but zero-hours contracts remain – The...

‘The government has introduced what it claims to be the biggest package of workplace reforms for 20 years after concerns that ministers have failed to appeal to voters who are “just about managing”.’...

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Female barristers highlight clash between work and family – Legal Futures

‘Research led by female barristers has highlighted the stark choices faced by women trying to balance working in private practice with looking after children.’ Full StoryLegal Futures, 22nd January...

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Hallett tells senior lawyers to step up on discrimination – Legal Futures

‘Top women judges have called on senior lawyers to take responsibility for ensuring there is no discrimination in their organisations rather than leaving it to diversity specialists.’ Full StoryLegal...

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Can I work from home as a lawyer? – The Guardian

‘Agile working is on the rise in the legal profession, with employees free to work where, when and how they choose.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 26th March 2019Source: www.theguardian.com

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Flexible court hours pilots to start in September – Litigation Futures

‘The flexible operating hours (FOH) pilots for civil and family courts are to begin on 2 September, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced.’ Full StoryLitigation Futures, 24th June 2019Source:...

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Zero-hours workers may get compensation for cancelled shifts – The Guardian

‘Companies could be forced to compensate workers on zero-hours or flexible contracts for cancelled shifts, under government proposals.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 19th July 2019Source: www.theguardian.com

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Top law firm criticised for ‘chaining employees to desk’ with 24-hour...

‘A law firm has given its solicitors a concierge service to run their errands, prompting criticism that they are trying to chain staff to their desks.’ Full StoryDaily Telegraph, 31st August...

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City firms’ presenteeism culture in the dock – Legal Futures

‘The case of a City lawyer told that leaving work slightly early to pick up her children was setting a bad example, shows how the profession needs to work on changing the culture of presenteeism, a...

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Flexible operating hours must stop, says incoming Bar Council chair – Law...

‘Flexible operating hours in courts are “an anathema to those with caring responsibilities” and inhibit diversity at the bar, the incoming chair of the Bar Council has said.’ Full StoryLaw Society's...

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Reasonable adjustments – Is it relevant that the employee didn’t mention...

‘The dispute arose from the claimant’s back problems, which, it was agreed, made her disabled within the Equality Act 2010. She was unable to travel far and wanted to work mainly from home. This caused...

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“Outrage” as only partners are allowed to work from home – Legal Futures

‘A union representing legal workers has expressed outrage at the “classist allocation of risk” that is seeing law firm partners work from home while other staff are forced into the office during the...

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ACAS issues guidance on home-working for employers and employees – Local...

‘The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has set out the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees when working from home, in response to government advice for many...

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Working from Home during COVID-19 – Thomas More Chambers

‘During these unprecedented times, working from home on a full-time basis has become the ‘new normal’. This is in stark contrast to before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, when out of 32.6...

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BSB outlines concern over post-virus ‘virtual’ chambers – Legal Futures

‘Some chambers may choose to continue operating virtually once the Covid-19 crisis passes, with “significant implications” for their support services and collegiality, the Bar Standards Board (BSB)...

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Female advocates “to lose instructions” with longer court hours – Legal Futures

‘Criminal advocates unable to accommodate courts’ extended operating hours (EOH) – who are disproportionately women – are likely to miss out instructions even though they can ask for hearings to be...

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Brian Napier QC on Remote Working and Employment Rights – Cloisters

‘Recent events have shown both the scope the internet offers for working away from the office, and the readiness of many employers to contemplate such a change in the working patterns of their...

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Female lawyers anxious over disproportionate impact of Covid – Legal Futures

‘Almost a quarter of women in the profession have not seen their incomes return to pre-Covid levels with one in five still on less than their previous working hours, a survey has found.’ Full...

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Homeworking now a “reasonable adjustment” for disabled lawyers – Legal Futures

‘Employment tribunals may in future need to recognise that homeworking has become an established “reasonable adjustment” to working practices for disabled people, including lawyers, a webinar heard...

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Senior City lawyers want to continue working flexibly – or will leave – Legal...

‘The major City law firms are on notice that their big hitters want a permanent post-Covid change in work patterns or some will look to leave, new research has found.’ Full StoryLegal Futures, 16th...

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Giving staff legal right to work from home will ‘cause corporate chaos’,...

‘Businesses have warned Boris Johnson’s government that any attempt to give employees the legal right to work from home would cause “chaos” in offices across the country.’ Full StoryThe Independent,...

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NHS nurse sacked over weekend working wins landmark ruling – The Guardian

‘A community nurse who was sacked for not agreeing to work weekends has won a “landmark” ruling for working mothers after a judge said employment tribunals must take childcare disparity into account.’...

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Signs of progress as courts support barrister’s childcare responsibilities –...

‘A barrister has spoken about her “really positive” recent experiences of courts accommodating “the practicalities and balancing acts being carried out by those with children”.’ Full StoryLegal...

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What employees need to know about their rights during COVID – Oxford Human...

‘Since the start of the global COVID pandemic, many employees have experienced upheaval, uncertainty, and disruption within their jobs. Some employees have experienced worry about their own personal...

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Revise sickness policies ahead of UK winter flu – OUT-LAW.com

‘UK employers should revise their sickness policies before an anticipated increase in seasonal flu cases this winter to ensure lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic are reflected, an employment...

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Indirect Discrimination Against Working Mothers – Littleton Chambers

‘On 22 June 2021, the President of the Employment Appeal Tribunal handed down judgment in Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust UKEAT/0220/19/LA. CLICK HERE to read the judgment.’...

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Evaluation of flexible court hours stresses need to get lawyers onboard –...

‘Flexible operating hours (FOH) can make it easier for people to access civil and family justice, but there needs to a lot more work to bring solicitors and barristers on board, research into two pilot...

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Employer reasonable adjustment requirements highlighted in pay dispute –...

‘A recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides useful guidance for employers about their obligations to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to pay to account for employee disability, an...

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Can Your Employer Cut Your Pay For Working Remotely? – Each Other

‘As the UK eases back into in-person work environments, some employers are considering pay cuts for employees who elect to work remotely.’ Full StoryEach Other, 25th August 2021Source: eachother.org.uk

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Woman refused 5pm finish wins £185,000 payout – BBC News

‘Alice Thompson wanted to work shorter hours to pick her daughter up from nursery, but ended up resigning.’ Full StoryBBC News, 7th September 2021Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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Is The End of Online Parliamentary Debates A Human Rights Issue? – Each Other

‘The Government stopped remote working in Parliament in July, leaving some representatives locked out. Now, a cross-section of MPs are calling on the Leader of the House of Commons to reinstate it.’...

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UK staff to gain right to request flexible working from day one – The Guardian

‘Employees will have the right to request flexible working from the moment they start a job, with companies obliged to explain their reasons if it is then refused, the government will propose in a...

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Calling women ‘birds’ is ‘plainly sexist’, judge rules as Barclays banker...

‘A UK judge has ruled that calling women “birds” is “plainly sexist,” and even using the term jokingly is “foolish” in a landmark discrimination case. The ruling came following a tribunal brought by a...

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‘Right to request’ flexible work not granted for half of UK’s working mothers...

‘Half of the UK’s working mothers do not get the flexibility they ask for, while those that do work flexibly face discrimination, according to a survey.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 15th October...

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How Will The New Flexible Working Bill Protect Your Rights? – Each Other

‘Earlier this year, a Bill was introduced in Parliament to give more workers the right to request and access flexible working options. But does it do enough to enhance workers’ rights?’ Full StoryEach...

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Law firm says staff can work from home – for 20% less pay – BBC News

‘A London law firm has offered staff the option to work from home permanently, but the convenience comes at a price.’ Full StoryBBC News, 2nd May 2022Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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How Has the Pandemic Changed the City Workplace? Top 10 Legal Issues in the...

‘The last two years have accelerated a number of trends which had already started to gain traction. The most obvious one is the move to remote working.’ Full StoryLittleton Chambers, 17th May...

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New Judgment: Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC 21 – UKSC Blog

‘This appeal concerned the calculation of annual leave and holiday pay entitlements for workers who work for varying hours during only certain weeks of the year but have a contract throughout that year...

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Holiday pay and pensions – Local Government Lawyer

‘Doug Mullen and Billy Richards consider the pensions implications of a recent Supreme Court holiday pay case.’ Full StoryLocal Government Lawyer, 5th August 2022Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

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Opportunities opening up for “long neglected” returners to the law – Legal...

‘The legal profession’s growing appetite for hiring career returners is opening up a wealth of opportunities for a talented group of lawyers who have “long been neglected”.’ Full StoryLegal Futures,...

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New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

2023 c. 37 – Illegal Migration Act 2023 2023 c. 35 – Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023 2023 c. 34 – Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 2023 c. 39 – Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 2023...

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The New Flexible Working Act 2023 – Old Square Chambers

‘Rebecca Tuck KC, Eleena Misra KC and Nadia Motraghi KC (with a contribution from Ijeoma Omambala KC) discuss the new Flexible Working Act 2023 and where we are now?’ Full StoryOld Square Chambers,...

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Hybrid working is here to stay – but HR policies vary widely – Law Society’s...

‘Hybrid working is here to stay but HR policies still vary widely. Some law firms incentivise staff to “come in”, but does this risk alienating people by creating a “them and us” workplace?’ Full...

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The new right to request a predictable work pattern – Mills & Reeve

‘Legislation due to come into force next year establishes a new legal framework for discussions about unpredictable working patterns.’ Full StoryMills & Reeve, 28th September 2023Source:...

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‘Employers should recognise the issues’: menstrual conditions in the...

‘Workplaces are failing women. Considering endometriosis affects one in 10 women and that is just one menstrual condition – there are many – where is the support, training and acknowledgment in the...

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Transforming Work-Life Balance: The U.K. Flexible Working Bill Achieves Royal...

‘As of 1st October 2023, there is a seismic shift in the U.K.’s employment landscape. Thanks to the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receiving Royal Assent, British workers are set to gain...

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Part-time and shift workers to lose up to £248m holiday pay in UK rule change...

‘The government is changing how holiday days and pay are calculated for people who do not work full-time throughout the year, such as shift-workers, school employees and those on zero-hours contracts.’...

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Employment law changes to expect in 2024 – Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog

‘From the day-one right to request flexible working to the introduction of rolled-up holiday pay, Georgia Roberts runs through the employment law changes HR must prepare for in 2024.’ Full...

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