From 1 April 2022, the new national minimum wage rates will apply as set out below.  If you have any questions about these changes, please do get in touch. See table below that shows the current minimum wage rates and new rates from April 2022:… Read More »Soundbite: Minimum wage – increased rates from April 2022

P&O have reportedly sacked 800 staff with immediate effect, saying that they plan to replace all staff with agency staff.  Staff reported that they were given no notice and escorted off their ships with immediate effect, being told that cheaper alternatives would take up their… Read More »Soundbite: P&O face criticism & negative publicity following their decision to dismiss 800 staff with no notice

Soundbite: Employment Tribunal finds a dismissal unfair and discriminatory where employer used surveillance in justifying dismissal and failed to seek medical advice in accordance with its internal policy.  #employmentlaw This article looks at the case in more detail, including whether it is reasonable for an… Read More »Why employers should check internal policies and take care over use of surveillance against employees

Changes to dealing with Covid which affect employers and apply from 24.2.22 From tomorrow, people with Covid will no longer be legally required to self-isolate (although guidance remains in place for those who test positive to stay at home and avoid contact with others for… Read More »Employment Law Soundbite

Employers will need to consider their policies for dealing with Covid following the Government’s announcement that free testing will end on 1 April 2022 The Government has announced that free Covid tests for all will end on 1 April 2022.  Also from 1 April, the… Read More »Employment Law Soundbite

The High Court has granted an injunction to stop Tesco from using termination and re-engagement (sometimes referred to as “fire and re-hire”) to change the terms of some of its workforce to their detriment. The facts USDAW are recognised by Tesco for collective bargaining purposes… Read More »When can an employer be prevented from adopting “fire and re-hire” to change terms?

As you will all have heard, Boris Johnson has announced that guidance to work from home where you can, will end on Wednesday 26 January 2022.  For some employers, this is very welcome news as they have been keen to return to “business as usual”… Read More »Employment law soundbite – end of working from home guidance