Government guidance on IR35 changes
In late August the government issued guidance on changes to the "off-payroll" working rules (IR35) expected to come into force in April 2020.
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No harassment as conduct not related to sex
The EAT decision in Raj v Capita Business Services Ltd is a reminder that behaviour, even if it is unwanted and creates a hostile or intimidating work environment, is only harassment in the Equality Act sense if it is related to a protected characteristic.
All or nothing – no selective waiver of privilege
In Kasongo v Humanscale UK Ltd the EAT found that an employer was not entitled to be selective when waiving privilege in legal advice. It was ordered to include a full instead of a redacted version of a draft dismissal letter in the tribunal bundle.
Back to the future – Labour announce plans for employee rights
At a time of political turbulence, policy announcements from Her Majesty's Official Opposition are more noteworthy than they might otherwise be. Jeremy Corbyn's speech to TUC Congress contained some eye-catching proposals for extensions to employment rights.
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