Issue 824

New rights for parents and carers

Following proposals by several backbenchers to increase the workplace protection offered to people caring for others, three new statutes were passed last week.

Fantastical outcome

The appeal court has clarified the extent of the conditions that employers can impose on employees who hold sensitive information about their business activity.

Furlough pay

Rules laid down by the government for employers to avoid laying off employees during an epidemic did not create a contract between employees and the government.