Ann Bevitt

Oct 16, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kafeel Azher |Ann Bevitt |Bethan Chalmers

On 10 October 2024, the UK Labour government unveiled a landmark Employment Rights Bill aimed at revolutionising worker protections and rights. According to the government, the bill is designed to boost pay and productivity via a ‘pro-business, pro-worker’ approach.

Oct 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Chris Stack |Ann Bevitt |Kafeel Azher |Bethan Chalmers |Chris Lynn

On 10 October 2024, the UK Labour government unveiled a landmark Employment Rights Bill aimed at revolutionising worker protections and rights. According to the government, the bill is designed to boost pay and productivity viaAs workplaces continue to evolve, particularly in the post-pandemic era, the government’s aim is that this bill will address what it believes are long-standing issues related to job security, flexibility, and overall workplace fairness.

Sep 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kafeel Azher |Ann Bevitt |Bethan Chalmers

On 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force, introducing a new positive duty on employers in the UK to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. The act will give employment tribunals the power to uplift compensation by up to 25% where an employer is found to have breached this new duty.

Jul 26, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Selin Akkan |Ann Bevitt |Wendy Brenner

On July 12, 2024, in a landmark decision, the US District Court for the Northern District of California held that software developer Workday, a human resource management service provider for employers, can be held liable as an “agent” of its customers – that is, employers under federal antidiscrimination law. In Mobley v. Workday, Inc., job applicant Derek Mobley alleges algorithmic screening tools provided by Workday to its customers unlawfully rejected his applications to more than 100 jobs.

Dec 19, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Ariane Andrade |Frederick Baron |Ann Bevitt

In recent years, we have seen numerous notable employment and labor law developments annually, and 2023 was no exception. As the year comes to a close, US employers should take time to prepare for 2024 by reviewing their key employment practices in light of new developments. Below, we’ve identified some year-end tasks to prepare for changes in the new year.