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Eddie Stobart Wins Appeal: Maternity Rights Compensation Reduced

Eddie Stobart Ltd successfully appealed an Employment Tribunal's compensation award to a former employee. The payout for hurt feelings related to maternity rights was deemed excessive.

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Employment Tribunal Cannot Reject Claim Solely Due to Missed ACAS Conciliation

The EAT found an Employment Tribunal erred in rejecting a claim due to a missed ACAS early conciliation, emphasising focus on the claims merits.

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Labour Ditches 'Right to Switch Off' Law in Pro-Business U-Turn

Labour scraps the "right to switch off" law, a key workers' rights pledge. The U-turn aims to ease burdens on businesses and boost economic growth.

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Tokyo's 4-Day Workweek Gamble: New Hope?

Tokyo is launching a radical 4-day workweek experiment to combat declining birth rates and an aging population. Learn about the plan, its potential benefits, and the cultural hurdles it faces. Will this bold move reshape Japan's future?

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EAT Rules on Unless Orders and Costs Applications in Sivanandan v IOPC & Penna PLC

The EAT has ruled on whether 'unless orders' can apply to cost applications. The case: Sivanandan v Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) & Penna PLC.

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Whyte & Mackay Face Tribunal Appeal Over Constructive Dismissal and Disability Discrimination

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has reviewed a case between Danny Duployen and Whyte & Mackay Ltd concerning constructive dismissal and disability discrimination.

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