Employment Law Weekly News Update
• The Court of Appeal holds that Barclays Bank is vicariously liable for alleged sexual assaults carried out by a doctor during medical examinations requested by the Bank for job applicants and employees.
• The Environmental Audit Committee has published its report into ‘Heatwaves: adapting to climate change’ which, among the recommendations, calls on the Government to take action to improve working conditions.
• The Government have published an employer toolkit to equip employers with the right tools and information to support EU citizens and their families in using the EU Settlement Scheme.
• A £4.2 million fund to support people with mental health or musculoskeletal conditions to stay in work has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care.
Other News
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19th March 2025 Dispute Resolution
SMB instructed by former postmaster, Lee Castleton OBE, to issue proceedings in the High Court against Post Office and Fujitsu
On 14 March, SMB was instructed by former postmaster, Lee Castleton OBE, to issue proceedings in the High Court against the Post Office and Fujitsu.
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18th March 2025
Director of The Soup Kitchen, SMB’s Charity of The Year, visits Central London Office
Earlier today SMB welcomed Alexander Brown, Director of The Soup Kitchen London, who delivered an impactful talk about the charity’s vital work, and how it can best be supported by SMB.
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12th March 2025
SMB staff help out at The Soup Kitchen
Earlier this week Senior Associate, John Harrington, and Trainee, Theo Harding, spent a morning at The Soup Kitchen London, our Charity of The Year for 2025.
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