• The BEIS is consulting on the use of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, setting out proposals to end their unethical use, including that individuals cannot be prevented from reporting crimes to the police.
• The Court of Appeal hold that an employer had reasonable and proper cause to suspend a teacher after allegations of using force involving children and there had had been no breach of trust and confidence.
• The Government Equalities Office has published guidance for employers on the evidence-based actions they can take to improve their family friendly policies to help to close the gender pay gap in the workplace.
• The BEIS publishes a document providing an explanation of the powers available to tribunals, including how poor behaviour and conduct in bringing or defending a claim or response can have financial consequences.
In a judgment handed down on Tuesday 19th January, SMB won a claim to recover the domain name blackjack.com on behalf of our client, Hanger Holdings.
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