Dentons - UK People Reward and Mobility Newsletter

Time limits in whistleblowing claims

November 26, 2020

It can often be difficult to distinguish between a one-off act, which has an ongoing detrimental result, and a continuing act, which extends over a period of time. However, it is important to do so because it will determine when time starts running for the purposes of bringing a claim. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision examined this point in detail.

Transgender rights in the workplace

November 26, 2020

Friday 20 November marked the transgender day of remembrance. The transgender day of remembrance is a day used to remember those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence, and to highlight the challenges the transgender community still face. In this article, we look at the protections transgender people currently have in the workplace, how those protections are changing, and what steps responsible employers should be taking to support their transgender employees.

Indirect age discrimination - why you should take care when recruiting from a talent pool

November 26, 2020

Many employers keep a database of potential job candidates as a way to fill vacancies efficiently as and when they arise. However, in light of the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Ryan v. South West Ambulance Services NHS Trust, employers should be wary when constructing such a pool to avoid claims of indirect age discrimination.

Pension Schemes Bill 2020: More powers for the Pensions Regulator and increased scheme funding obligations

November 26, 2020

As the Pension Schemes Bill 2020 progresses through Parliament, we look at some of the key changes to pensions law, and employers' pensions obligations, which will come into effect if the Bill becomes law. In particular, the Bill will strengthen the powers of the Pensions Regulator and introduce a funding strategy requirement for defined benefits.