Helena Rozman

Aug 14, 2024 | lexology.com | William Azuh |Verity Buckingham |Laura Jackson |Leslie M. Martin |Helena Rozman

As part of our summer 2024 employment trends series, we share our observations on developments in relation to restrictive covenants, both in the UK and further afield. In the UK, we have not seen any new statutory developments on restrictive covenants following the previous government’s response to its consultation on post-termination non-compete clauses.

May 14, 2024 | lexology.com | Helena Rozman

The case of Mr K Legge v. Environment Agency 3314044/2021 spotlights the intricate balancing act faced by employers in responding to employees’ beliefs, as well as the issue of unauthorised secondary employment. The Employment Tribunal (ET) panel ruled on the status of non-feminist views and the approach necessary to handling an employee’s engagement in secondary employment.

Mar 20, 2024 | lexology.com | Helena Rozman

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released the initial segment of its guidance on biometric data and the use of biometric technologies, which follows a consultation that took place in 2023. This guidance is mainly intended for entities that currently utilise or are contemplating the implementation of biometric recognition systems. It is equally relevant for those supplying these systems, which may include sellers and creators.

Feb 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Mark Hamilton |Helena Rozman

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently provided clarifications on key aspects of constructive dismissal – in particular, acceptance of the employer's breach (affirmation) and delay. The EAT ruled in Leaney v. Loughborough University that, when considering affirmation and constructive dismissal, all relevant features of the case should be carefully considered and that too much focus should not be put on the length of any delay.

Dec 4, 2023 | lexology.com | Mark Hamilton |Helena Rozman

Since publishing our Balancing Strikes and Services insight piece in September, the government has announced the introduction of Minimum Service Levels (MSLs) regulations for ambulance, rail and border security staff during strike action. It is expected that MSLs will also be introduced for education, other NHS staff and fire services in due course.