Employment LawTime for a contract review?2 years agoHappy new year! The team at Bradshaw Trees Law have returned to the office with a spring in their step…
Employment LawMinimum wage and other increases announced2 years agoFrom April 2023, the following new rates will apply: Statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and parental bereavement pay will…
Employment LawFlexible working requests2 years agoThe government has recently published its response regarding updating flexible working laws. The aim is to encourage flexible working where…
Employment Law4-day working week?2 years agoAre you considering implementing a 4-day working week? It’s been reported that 100 UK companies have signed up to a…
Employment LawEAT holds that requiring a disabled employee to attend a competitive interview in a redundancy process amounted to a substantial disadvantage3 years agoIn Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the EAT has held that the requirement to attend a competitive interview in a…
Employment LawExtension to ban on exclusivity clauses in employment contracts for low-income workers comes into force on 5 December3 years agoOn 7 November 2022, the Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress Regulations 2022 were made. They come…
Employment LawImportant reminder on settlement agreements – they cannot settle future claims or claims which the employee is unaware at time of signing3 years agoThe EAT has recently held that a claimant was not prevented from bringing his discrimination claim, despite having signed a…
Employment LawGovernment has announced a new online service to help support employers support disabled employees3 years agoOn 17 October 2022, the Government announced a £6.4 million investment to help employers support employees with disabilities and health…
Employment LawEAT confirms transferee must provide an equivalent SIP scheme after a TUPE transfer (Gallagher v Ponticelli UK Ltd)3 years agoThe Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently considered an appeal by Ponticelli UK Ltd against an Employment Tribunal decision, which found…
Employment LawIf the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill comes into force, what does it mean for employment law?3 years agoThe government has introduced a Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill that aims to deliver the “benefits of Brexit”. …
Employment LawLegal 500 UK “Firm to watch”3 years agoWe are proud and excited to be recognised by Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2023 as a “Firm to watch”, which…
Employment LawWhat are the key points from the Autumn Statement which will affect employers?3 years agoWe have recently heard the Autumn Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which has obviously impacted on financial markets. …
Employment LawIs long Covid a disability?3 years agoWe’ve had two decisions recently involving claimants arguing that they had long Covid, and that long Covid is a disability…
Employment LawInteresting case on protected disclosures/conduct3 years agoThe Court of Appeal has recently found that an employee dismissed for the way in which they made a protected…
Employment LawSupreme Court rules that term time workers are entitled to full annual leave3 years agoAnyone employed on a term time contract, or employing a worker on a term time contract, should check the contract…
Employment LawGovernment backs new law to grant parents 12 weeks’ paid neonatal leave3 years agoOn Friday, a bill was passed by Government supporting a new law to grant parents up to 12 weeks’ paid…
Employment LawStunning views from the office3 years agoAll credit to Chris Shaw who took these fabulous photos
Employment LawEAT has found it was a fundamental breach of contract to withhold company sick pay and pay SSP only when employee was off sick prior to a disciplinary hearing3 years agoIn this case, the employee, Mr Singh, was invited to a disciplinary hearing and, the next day, was signed off…
Employment LawHybrid working – are your policies up to date?3 years agoNew data from a survey carried out by the Office of National Statistics shows that in May 24% of workers…
Employment LawMenopause and the workplace3 years agoMenopause specialists, Health & Her, have found that 10% of women leave the workforce due to the menopause and 1…
Employment LawFree Contract of employment review3 years agoDid you know we offer a free contract of employment review for employers? You’ll find out whether your contract is…
Employment LawBank Holidays3 years agoPart time holidays and holiday issues can cause headaches for employers and employees alike. If you’re struggling to grapple with…
Employment LawMinimum wage – increased rates from April 20223 years agoFrom 1 April 2022, the new national minimum wage rates will apply as set out below. If you have any…
Employment LawP&O face criticism & negative publicity following their decision to dismiss 800 staff with no notice3 years agoP&O have reportedly sacked 800 staff with immediate effect, saying that they plan to replace all staff with agency staff. …