Weekly Issue 391

Mandatory equal pay audits

The government has this month introduced regulations which mean that tribunals can order employers to carry out an equal pay audit in certain circumstances.

Contract breach

If an employee has committed a fundamental breach of contract, they can still bring a constructive dismissal claim according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in Atkinson v Community Gateway Association.

Adjustable duty

The law states that employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments in certain circumstances.