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April 05, 2024
UK Pension Schemes Maintain Near-Record Surpluses
The aggregate surplus of the U.K.'s defined benefit pension sector remained at near-record levels of around £151 billion ($190.8 billion) in March, a consultancy has said.
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April 05, 2024
Academic Can't Sue University Over Anti-Semitism Probe
A university lecturer lost her bid to sue her employer after it investigated and ultimately cleared her of allegations she had made anti-Semitic comments after a judge found she could not skirt a settlement agreement she had already signed with the institution.
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April 04, 2024
Advocate Hit With 5-Year Ban Over Doctoring Emails In Jersey
A legal tribunal banned an advocate from practicing in England for five years on Thursday following the ruling of a Jersey court that he had dishonestly doctored emails to hide the fact that he had caused "excessive" delays for a client.
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April 04, 2024
Sexually Harassed Class Helper Fired For Lying Wins Payout
A teaching assistant who lied about having COVID-19 to go on vacation has won a £9,309 ($11,775) payout after a female headmaster sexually harassed him, then sacked him following a flawed investigation into his lies.
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April 04, 2024
Law Firm Defeats Adviser's Unfair Redundancy Claim
A Scottish law firm didn't unfairly cull one of its financial advisers during a redundancy process because bosses scored candidates with a reasonable checklist, an employment tribunal has ruled.
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April 04, 2024
Head Teacher Fired Trade Union Rep Over 'Personal Animosity'
A primary school's head teacher unfairly dismissed and discriminated against a trade union representative because he didn't like that she was challenging his "dictatorial attitude," an employment tribunal ruled.
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April 04, 2024
Insurer Wants Greater Flexibility On State Pension Age
The U.K. government should explore giving Britons more choice over when they can start claiming their state pension amid concerns over increases to the official retirement age, insurer Aegon said Thursday.
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April 04, 2024
Defense Ministry OK To Reject Foreign Nationals For Jobs
An employment judge has thrown out a discrimination claim against the U.K.'s defense ministry, ruling that U.K. law allows the government body to reject non-British nationals from certain jobs for national security reasons.
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April 04, 2024
Gambling Biz Says Rival, Ex-Employees Copied Game Code
An online gambling company has sued two former members of staff and its rival for allegedly plagiarizing copyrighted source code for its "Slingo" online betting game to produce several competing products.
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April 04, 2024
Standard Life Bags Insurer's Pension Plan In £95M Deal
Standard Life has completed a £95 million ($120 million) buy-in of a pension scheme sponsored by Brit Insurance in a deal guided by Burges Salmon LLP.
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April 04, 2024
Money Was Siphoned To Former Exec's Wife, Insurer Says
A Liechtenstein insurer suing two of its former directors for allegedly funneling millions of pounds to accounts they had ties to has now accused one of the men's wives of also benefiting from unauthorized payments.
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April 03, 2024
More Pension Schemes Considering Running On, LCP Says
An increasing number of pensions schemes are considering running on their retirement savings plans as funding levels continue to strengthen in the U.K., a consultancy has said.
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April 03, 2024
Advocate Fights BSB Disciplinary Over Misconduct In Jersey
An advocate who was found guilty by courts in Jersey of dishonesty and professional misconduct, including doctoring emails to hide that he caused delays for clients, fought disciplinary proceedings brought by the English barristers' regulator on Wednesday.
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April 03, 2024
Rugby Concussion Litigation Grows As 60 More Players Sue
Sixty rugby union players are suing the sport's governing bodies over their failure to prevent concussion-related injuries, seeking to join hundreds of others already arguing that current practices are putting lives at risk.
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April 03, 2024
Woman Fired For Morning Sickness Wins £22K Payout
An employee at a plumbing business in Scotland has won over £22,000 ($27,651) after a tribunal found the company fired her for missing work because of morning sickness.
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April 03, 2024
Trainee Manager Axed After Medical Issue Wins Claim
A management trainee at a housing developer has won his claims for discrimination and unfair dismissal against his employer, as a tribunal found that the company had failed to make reasonable adjustments for his disability and then unfairly fired him for failing to make progress in his job.
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April 03, 2024
Single Pensioner Income Inequality Found To Be Widening
Government data shows income disparity between rich and poor single pensioners is widening in the U.K. due to low earnings growth and rising housing costs, according to research by consultancy Broadstone published Wednesday.
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April 03, 2024
Insurer Lands Battery Brand Pension Scheme In £44M Deal
Insurer Just Group said Wednesday it has completed a £44 million ($55.3 million) buy-in of a pension scheme sponsored by battery and lighting brand Energizer Group Ltd.
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April 02, 2024
Ex-Autonomy Exec Denies He Blew Whistle To Deflect Scandal
Autonomy's former U.S. chief financial officer denied under cross-examination Tuesday in the California criminal fraud trial of ex-CEO Michael Lynch that he brought whistleblower concerns about alleged accounting irregularities to the software company's Deloitte auditors to "cover" himself after a payroll scandal emerged in his department.
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April 02, 2024
Sanctioned Solicitor Loses Claim In Biz Sale Fight
An employment tribunal has refused to hear a solicitor's claim against the firm he had sold his practice to because it lacked jurisdiction over commercial matters, and in any case the practice had shut its doors months before the ink dried.
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April 02, 2024
Regulator Won't Investigate Barrister's Anti-Trans Comments
A barrister who deliberately used transphobic language to describe two legal professionals won't be investigated by the Bar Standards Board.
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April 02, 2024
Law Firm Manager Who Lied To High Court Struck Off
A former law firm manager has been barred from practicing as a solicitor after he was dishonest with the High Court while it investigated his firm's handling of a judicial review claim, according to a judgment published Tuesday.
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April 02, 2024
Exec Unable To Work Due To Eyesight Sues Insurer For £1M
A sales director at software giant Quest is seeking over £1.14 million ($1.43 million) from insurer Generali Italia after it refused to pay out when a degenerative eye condition left him unable to work.
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April 02, 2024
UK's Biggest Pension Plan Benefits Restored After Strikes
Members of the U.K.'s largest private pension scheme have had their benefits restored in full, a union has said, marking the end of a two-year row over a controversial 35% cut for members.
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April 02, 2024
Accountant Fined And Banned For Triple Loan Fraud
The former director of a management consultancy has been banned from running a company for 12 years and agreed to pay back £75,000 ($94,000) after having claimed five times the amount his firm was entitled to under a government-backed COVID-19 loan program, the U.K. Insolvency Service said Tuesday.
Expert Analysis
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Reputation Management Lessons From Spacey Case
While a U.K. jury recently acquitted actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges, his reputation has been harmed, illustrating the importance for lawyers to balance a client's right to privacy with media engagement throughout the criminal process, says Jessica Welch at Simkins.
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New Solicitor Workplace Rules Present Practical Challenges
As law firms and partners are beginning to understand and apply the Solicitors Regulation Authority's new rules and guidance on unfair treatment toward colleagues, it is becoming clear that there are a number of potential pitfalls to navigate, says Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.
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What Trustees Must Know About Virgin Media Pension Case
The High Court's recent decision in Virgin Media v. NTL Trustees could have significant consequences for salary-related contracted-out schemes, making it necessary for trustees to start examining any deeds of amendment during the affected time period, says James Newcome at Wedlake Bell.
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4 ADR Techniques To Know In Employment Cases
With increasing pressure on Employment Tribunal resources and recent presidential guidance highlighting alternative dispute resolution methods, practitioners should know the key types of ADR available for employment claims, how they differ and what the likely future implications are for those involved in tribunal litigation, says Sarah Hooton at Browne Jacobson.
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Gender Diverse Boards May Reduce Corporate Fraud Risk
Following the recently proposed "failure to prevent fraud" offense, companies should focus on diversity in leadership as research shows that an increase in women's representation on boards is associated with a decreased probability of fraud, say Anoushka Warlow and Suzanne Gallagher at BCL Solicitors.
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Trustees Should Take Caution After UK Pension Tap Plan
The U.K. government's recent plan to boost technology startups by tapping into pension sector funds may risk the hard-earned savings of members, so trustees need to be mindful of the proposals in light of their fiduciary duties, say Beth Brown and Riccardo Bruno at Arc Pensions.
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Why Law Firms Should Consider Apprenticeships
A recent government briefing shows that young people are increasingly signing up for apprenticeships, a trend that law firms should take advantage of to improve socioeconomic diversity and help to recruit a variety of talent, which can boost employee retention in the long run, says Emma O'Connor at Boyes Turner.
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The Importance Of A Proactive Approach To Workplace Safety
Two recent Crown Court cases regarding gross negligence manslaughter highlight the costs of failing to prioritize safety at work, which should act as a catalyst for companies to review and update their health and safety policies, say lawyers at Fieldfisher.
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In-Office Policies May Be Solution To UK Skills Shortage
Against the backdrop of the U.K. skills shortage, personal engagement with junior lawyers could boost employee commitment, engagement and retention, highlighting that physical presence in the office is valued and vital, says Michael Stokes at Harrison Clark.
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Why Workplace Menstruation And Menopause Support Matters
The British Standards Institution's recent workplace standard on menstruation, menstrual health and menopause marks a new chapter in combating age- and gender-based employment inequalities, and employers play a huge role in facilitating inclusive workplaces to attract, retain and support women of all ages, says Kathleen Riach at Glasgow University.
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Leadership Development Recommendations For Employers
There's a clear need for organizations to rethink the way they develop and implement leadership and development initiatives for employees, because better-equipped leaders will contribute to an overall improvement in organizational culture and business performance, says Louise Lawrence at Winckworth Sherwood.
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Pension Trustee Case Could Lead To Fossil Fuels Divestment
While the recent Court of Appeal case McGaughey v. Universities Superannuation Scheme attempts to link fossil fuel investment by trustees to significant risk of financial detriment, it is concerning that two out of 470,000 scheme members could be permitted to bring a claim without ensuring that other members are represented, says Anna Metadjer at Kingsley Napley.
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Supporting Employees Dealing With Infertility and Baby Loss
With employers facing potential loss of talent due to employees experiencing a lack of support on pregnancy and fertility issues — nearly one-quarter of employees have considered leaving their jobs for this reason, per a recent survey — companies should implement policies to help recognize and support their workers going through such life-changing events, says Helen Burgess at Gateley.
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AI Act Issues To Watch As EU Legislators Negotiate
The EU is working to adopt the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, but the AI Act proposals from the European Commission, Parliament and Council currently differ on law enforcement use of AI, classification of AI systems and related compliance obligations, say Alexander Roussanov and Lazarinka Naydenova at Arnold & Porter.
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EU Decision Adds To Growing Right Of Access Case Law
The European Court of Justice recently confirmed in Pankki S the broad scope of the right to access under the General Data Protection Regulation, including data processed before the regulation came into operation, which may pose a burden in terms of cost and time for organizations with long-standing clients, say Thibaut D'hulst, Dariusz Kloza and Danica Fong at Van Bael & Bellis.