Minimum wage and other increases announced
From April 2023, the following new rates will apply: Statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and parental bereavement pay will…
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Flexible working requests
The government has recently published its response regarding updating flexible working laws. The aim is to encourage flexible working where…
4-day working week?
Are you considering implementing a 4-day working week? It’s been reported that 100 UK companies have signed up to a…
EAT holds that requiring a disabled employee to attend a competitive interview in a redundancy process amounted to a substantial disadvantage
In Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the EAT has held that the requirement to attend a competitive interview in a…
Extension to ban on exclusivity clauses in employment contracts for low-income workers comes into force on 5 December
On 7 November 2022, the Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress Regulations 2022 were made. They come…
Important reminder on settlement agreements – they cannot settle future claims or claims which the employee is unaware at time of signing
The EAT has recently held that a claimant was not prevented from bringing his discrimination claim, despite having signed a…
Government has announced a new online service to help support employers support disabled employees
On 17 October 2022, the Government announced a £6.4 million investment to help employers support employees with disabilities and health…
EAT confirms transferee must provide an equivalent SIP scheme after a TUPE transfer (Gallagher v Ponticelli UK Ltd)
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently considered an appeal by Ponticelli UK Ltd against an Employment Tribunal decision, which found…
If the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill comes into force, what does it mean for employment law?
The government has introduced a Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill that aims to deliver the “benefits of Brexit”. …
Legal 500 UK “Firm to watch”
We are proud and excited to be recognised by Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2023 as a “Firm to watch”, which…
What are the key points from the Autumn Statement which will affect employers?
We have recently heard the Autumn Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which has obviously impacted on financial markets. …
Is long Covid a disability?
We’ve had two decisions recently involving claimants arguing that they had long Covid, and that long Covid is a disability…
Interesting case on protected disclosures/conduct
The Court of Appeal has recently found that an employee dismissed for the way in which they made a protected…
Supreme Court rules that term time workers are entitled to full annual leave
Anyone employed on a term time contract, or employing a worker on a term time contract, should check the contract…
Government backs new law to grant parents 12 weeks’ paid neonatal leave
On Friday, a bill was passed by Government supporting a new law to grant parents up to 12 weeks’ paid…
EAT 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 hearing
In this case, the employee, Mr Singh, was invited to a disciplinary hearing and, the next day, was signed off…
Hybrid working – are your policies up to date?
New data from a survey carried out by the Office of National Statistics shows that in May 24% of workers…
Menopause and the workplace
Menopause specialists, Health & Her, have found that 10% of women leave the workforce due to the menopause and 1…
Free Contract of employment review
Did you know we offer a free contract of employment review for employers? You’ll find out whether your contract is…
Bank Holidays
Part time holidays and holiday issues can cause headaches for employers and employees alike. If you’re struggling to grapple with…
Minimum wage – increased rates from April 2022
From 1 April 2022, the new national minimum wage rates will apply as set out below. If you have any…
P&O face criticism & negative publicity following their decision to dismiss 800 staff with no notice
P&O have reportedly sacked 800 staff with immediate effect, saying that they plan to replace all staff with agency staff. …
Why employers should check internal policies and take care over use of surveillance against employees
Soundbite: Employment Tribunal finds a dismissal unfair and discriminatory where employer used surveillance in justifying dismissal and failed to seek…