Fergal Dowling

Partner and Director of Legal Services for Commercial, Advisory & Disputes teams at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors.

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Have a read of our bumper backed latest Employment Law update...

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The Government legislation that allowed #Businesses to use agency workers to cover striking staff has been quashed by the High Court. Where does this leave #Employers? Find out in our latest #HR newsletter: https://t.co/IwqCVQuBTO

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If you are a UK Employer, you need to be aware of changes to employment Tribunal rates - April rate increases employers need to know about (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/e5w4KY3Hjl #employment

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How likely are you to get the right candidate if your job advert requires someone prepared to 'live and breathe' the job? (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/QiQsN7f9jD #employment #recruitment #jobadverts #workinghours #workload #stress #riskassessment

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Have a listen to our latest podcast on hidden disabilities...

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According to the NHS, 1-in-5 of the UK population are disabled and 80% of these people have a hidden #Disability. How are employers expected to know their employee has a disability if they haven’t disclosed it? Listen to our #Podcast to find out more: https://t.co/ekFHiyjujm

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According to the NHS, 1-in-5 of the UK population are disabled and 80% of these people have a hidden #Disability. How are employers expected to know their employee has a disability if they haven’t disclosed it? Listen to our #Podcast to find out more: https://t.co/ekFHiyjujm

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Industrial disputes: understanding the basics (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/MROn1W6Rfy #employment #strikes #industrialdispute #recognitionagreement #union #collectivebargaining #unlawfulinducement

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Government rejects key proposals from 'menopause and the workplace' report (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/Sg5F9WuYF4 #menopause #employment

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Have a read of our latest Employment Law newsletter...

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Last year, the Supreme Court said that all workers on permanent or continuous contracts must receive 5.6 weeks paid #Holiday each year, even if they only worked for part of the year. How will new #Government plans make the system fairer? Learn more: https://t.co/eaAAlmsNFP

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Worth keeping in mind when it comes to the work Christmas party...
Five reasons to remind your staff to behave during the festivities (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/dptWESyJ96 #employment #discrimination #assault #christmasparties #vicariousliability #hr

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New NMW rates exceed £10 an hour (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/lhkAkRw5j6 #employment #nmw #wages #nlw #reallivingwage

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Have a read of our latest Employment Law Bulletin! Get in touch if we can help with anything...

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With the 2022 #WorldCup kicking off on Sunday 20 November, many employees will want to watch the matches. What’s the best way for employers to respond to requests to take annual leave at short notice? Discover the answers: https://t.co/gRgmLVOy6F

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With the 2022 #WorldCup kicking off on Sunday 20 November, many employees will want to watch the matches. What’s the best way for employers to respond to requests to take annual leave at short notice? Discover the answers: https://t.co/gRgmLVOy6F

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So proud of our brilliant Irwin Mitchell Employment Team, who won Employment Law Firm of the Year 2022, at the prestigious Personnel Today awards!!

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We’re proud to announce that we’ve been named #EmploymentLaw firm of the year at the @personneltoday awards. The award highlights the team’s achievements, and their thoughtful solutions to supporting clients through difficult times. Congratulations to everyone involved! #PTAwards

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Tips for employers when it comes staff wanting time off to watch the football..
World Cup 2022: eight workplace issues HR need to be aware of (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/BGsdPvzMWz #employment #annualleave #timeoff #flexibleworking #discrimination #worldcup

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HMRC look carefully at what they maintain is disguised employment:
IR35: HMRC wins 'kickabout' in Court of Appeal (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/t2tDuJ2iei #employment #ir35 #employmentstatus #hmrc #personalservicecompany

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Have a read of our latest Employment Law Update bulletin, and get in touch if we can help with anything...

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With the #Government announcing the #BankHoliday on Monday 19 September, you’ll need to quickly decide how you’re going to manage this across your organisation. Find the answers to your questions: https://t.co/qKeVzbt0YJ

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Over 700 clients and contacts joined us last week for our holiday pay webinar: more questions answered (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/pkgvorgzZG #employment #workingtimeregulations #weekspay #zerohours #casualworkers #hourlypaidstaff

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Cost of living crisis: union calls on government to increase NMW to £15.00 per hour (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/mDbGjNjuSA #employment #nmw #nlw #inflation #costoflivingcrisis

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Designer refused promotion awarded £85,000 for age discrimination (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/DTBfJc1ACu #employment #agediscrimination #injurytofeelingsaward #lowerventoband #unfairdismissal #constructivedismissal

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Breastfeeding: what are employers' legal responsibilities? (via Passle) by @JoMoseley1 https://t.co/jbDM5il5A0 #employment #breastfeeding #riskassessment #sexdiscrimination #harassment