January 2021 - Our first episode

Matt’s Employment Law and HR Update

Welcome to the first episode of Matt's Employment Law and HR Update. This episode provides and update on:

• Updated furlough guidance as at 5 January 2021
• Consultation on proposed major reform of post-termination restrictive covenants
• ICO guidance on Brexit and recruitment algorithms
• Latest gender pay guidance and statistics
• The 'cost-plus' rule in discrimination cases (Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice)
• Constructive dismissal and what employees don't need to tell you when they leave (Chemcem Scotland v Ure)
• Will interim relief be coming to discrimination cases (Steer v Stormsure)
• Disability and recurring conditions (Sillivant v Bury Street Capital)

This episode is not intended to provide legal advice. Rather, it is intended to provide general guidance on the topic discussed.
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