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
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
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
Annual Increases to Tribunal Limits, Compensation and Redundancy Payments Announced The government has published The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024, which sets out the intended annual increases to unfair dismissal compensation and the maximum week’s pay for the purposes of calculating statutory redundancy… Read More »Soundbite
The Government has published the updated code of practice on “fire and rehire” Following public consultation last year, the Government has updated its Code of Practice on “fire and rehire”. This is likely to come into effect later this year. None of the key provisions… Read More »Soundbite
National Minimum Wage will apply to live-in domestic workers from 1 April 2024 Currently, workers who live in their employer’s family home, who are treated as a member of the family (including the provision of living accommodation and meals, and the sharing of tasks and… Read More »Soundbite
No right to redundancy pay where the employee changes their mind about suitable alternative employment. A Tribunal has held that an employee was not entitled to redundancy pay when she changed her mind about accepting a suitable alternative employment. However, her claim for unfair dismissal… Read More »Soundbite
Annual Tribunal Limit Increases (also relevant to the calculation of statutory redundancy pay) We have now received the regular annual increase in tribunal limits which will apply from 6th April. These will apply to anyone dismissed on or after 6th April. The key increases are:… Read More »Soundbite