Readers may be glad to know that there is (perhaps) a less-busy year on the horizon in terms of changes to UK employment law. However, there are still several developments of which employers should be aware:

Greater protection for zero-hours workers – As reported here, zero-hours workers have been given greater protection from employers who try to enforce exclusivity clauses which prevent workers joining other employers while engaged under a zero-hours contract.
Introduction of the […]

Court Reverses $1 Million Discrimination Verdict Entered Against LA Fire Department

Jumaane v. City of Los Angeles, 241 Cal. App. 4th 1390 (2015)

Jabari Jumaane, an African-American firefighter with the Los Angeles Fire Department, sued the City of Los Angeles for racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Following a 34-day jury trial, the jury found for Jumaane on his claims and awarded him more than $1 million in damages. Following the trial, the city filed a motion […]