Initial success in the Tribunal for Next shop workers claiming equal pay with warehouse staff Over 3,500 Next shop workers have recently won an Employment Tribunal arguing that their work was of equal value to warehouse staff, and that they should have received the same… Read More »Soundbite
More information released on the Government’s plan to introduce a new “right to switch off” As we have reported previously, the Government plan to introduce a new “right to switch off” which will provide workers with the right to disconnect from work outside working hours… Read More »Soundbite
EAT upholds a decision not to reduce compensation where contributory fault found In Notaro Homes Ltd v Keirle & others [2024] EAT 122, the EAT has upheld a Tribunal decision not to award a reduction to compensation where contributory fault by the employees was found. … Read More »Soundbite
Did you know that future claims can be settled under a settlement agreement? The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently upheld a decision that future claims can validly be settled under a settlement agreement. This follows the decision of the Court of Session in Bathgate v… Read More »Soundbite
Changes to ‘Fire and Re-hire’ Practices In Force On 18 July 2024, the Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement came into force. Dismissal and re-engagement is otherwise known as ‘fire and rehire.’ This is when an employer proposes to introduce a change to… Read More »Soundbite
Employment law changes due following the King’s Speech With a new Labour government, we are expecting a raft of new employment laws. In the King’s speech yesterday, Labour set out its legislative agenda for the next few months, which included a reference to “legislation to… Read More »Soundbite
New case on changing benefits in employment contracts In a recent Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) case, Adekoya v Heathrow Express Operating Company, the EAT found that the Company could not unilaterally withdraw a life time travel benefit. In this case, the Company offered its employees… Read More »Soundbite
What happens if employers want to show remote working the red card? It has been reported in the news that Manchester United Football Club has decided to give remote working the red card due to a reduction in email productivity and the club now requires… Read More »Soundbite
Bradshaw Trees Law recognised by Review Solicitors as the top employment firm in Stockport As you will be aware, we act for national clients across the UK, both national companies and individuals, but we also act for a number of local clients. We are very… Read More »Soundbite
Is your company doing enough to prevent sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace? There has been a recent survey of 2,000 employees published by Personio which found that 1 in 10 of those questioned had either witnessed or experienced sexual harassment at work but… Read More »Soundbite