Employment Law Weekly News Update
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Tamara Ludlow Joint Head of Department
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Ewan Keen Joint Head of Department
Partner Employment & Business Immigration +44 20 3206 2724 Email Ewan
• An autistic employee, distracted by an open plan office, was discriminated against when the employer failed to take practical steps to understand his disability and implement two reasonable adjustments.
• The TUC and Maternity Action have warned that employers are not doing enough to protect pregnant women at work and have published new guidance to help keep female staff safe during and after pregnancy.
• The Institute for Employment Studies have published a new report which highlights that stigmatisation and discrimination of those with obesity is still a pervasive issue prevalent in employment.
• The Ministry of Justice has announced that 230 additional businesses have joined the work placement scheme to hire ex-offenders and new release on temporary licence rules will widen access to employment.
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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