Jason Butwick

Jul 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jason Butwick |Emma Byford |Jennifer Hill

Welcome to the ninth edition of The Employment Edit – a summary of the most important recent cases and news affecting employers in the UK. We hope you find this newsletter helpful and informative. In this edition, we look at: proposed changes to employment law in the UK following the election earlier this month of a new Government; guidance on the timing of consultation about a redundancy selection pool; and when a settlement agreement can protect an employer against future claims.

Jun 28, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jason Butwick |J. Ian Downes |Thibault Meiers

Navigating the complexities of internal investigations is crucial for maintaining compliance and fostering a safe workplace environment. In this Q&A guide, Dechert’s labor and employment team provides a comprehensive comparison of the practices and legal requirements related to internal investigations in France, the U.S., and UK. 1. Is an internal investigation always required? France: French courts consider it best practice despite there being no statutory requirement to do so.

Feb 8, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jason Butwick |Rebecca Turner

In Wilson v Financial Conduct Authority, the Employment Tribunal (ET) has found that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was entitled to refuse an employee’s request to work entirely remotely, despite the fact that she was a strong performer and had worked effectively from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. An employee with at least 26 weeks’ continuous service has the right to request flexible working for any reason, including the location where the employee will work.

Dec 18, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Emma Byford |Jason Butwick |Jennifer Hill

Welcome to the seventh edition of The Employment Edit – a summary of the most important recent cases and news affecting employers in the UK. We hope you find this newsletter helpful and informative.

Nov 22, 2023 | lexology.com | Jason Butwick |Mikhaelle Schiappacasse |Rebecca Turner |Philippa List

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is engaging with firms to improve diversity and inclusion in financial services. It has launched a consultation, CP23/20 Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector – working together to drive change (Consultation), setting out a series of proposals for a new regulatory framework on diversity and inclusion (D&I).