Employment law is constantly evolving. We’ll keep you ahead of the curve with updates on forthcoming legislative changes, consultations and important case law developments, as well as practical guidance on dealing with the impact on your workforce.
Employment law is constantly evolving. We’ll keep you ahead of the curve with updates on forthcoming legislative changes, consultations and important case law developments, as well as practical guidance on dealing with the impact on your workforce.
24 February 2023
The government recently announced it will be introducing a ‘day one’ right for all employees to request flexible working. In this article, we address the key legal considerations for employers and how they can best prepare for this change.
24 January 2023
In this article, we cover the employment law reforms the government has confirmed it will support in 2023 and the actions we recommend employers should take to prepare for the changes.
25 November 2022
There have been several employment law cases this year with important implications for employers. In this article we cover a few of the key decisions and highlight the action points for employers.
26 October 2022
Some of the top people concerns for 2023 include hybrid working, managing performance and redundancies. Here we cover some things employers need to consider when it comes to managing the performance of hybrid workers and the redundancy process.
28 September 2022
Zero-hour contracts have received significant media coverage in recent years with the rise of the gig economy. Here we look at how employers should manage both regulatory compliance and the engagement of zero-hours workers.
26 July 2022
The Government has recently confirmed its support to introduce legislation obligating employers to allocate all tips to workers. Read more to find out how this change may affect your business and what you need to be doing now.
21 July 2022
Annual leave entitlement cannot be pro-rated for a part-year worker employed under a permanent contract, the Supreme Court has ruled. Find out how this will impact your holiday calculations if you employ workers with irregular hours on permanent contracts too.
24 June 2022
The metaverse is predicted to be the next evolutionary leap forward, not only for society but also for our economy. Creating significant opportunities for employers and employees. However, opportunities don’t come without their risks.
25 May 2022
Employment law still changes almost daily, but mainly by case law and so much less visible. ‘Working status’ is often covered in case law, and here our People Advisory Services’ experts cover three recent cases.
29 April 2022
The topic of mass redundancies has been in the news recently. Here our employment legal team explore how mass redundancies should be handled with care.
23 March 2022
Here we cover the changes to fit note requirements for SSP from 6 April 2022 and the other SSP changes. We also highlight things employers with a more generous sick pay may want to consider in their sickness policies.
25 March 2022
Here we look at how a solicitor was prevented from joining a competitor of her previous employer after the High Court decided that the 12 month non-compete restriction in her service agreement was enforceable.
07 February 2022
In Smith v Pimlico Plumbers, the Court of Appeal has decided that a worker who was denied the right to take any paid leave could be compensated for all the unpaid leave he took throughout his employment. The impact of this is wide-reaching on employers.
26 January 2022
During the previous high infection stages of the pandemic, employers had the furlough scheme to support with their wage costs. With the ending of the furlough scheme in September 2021, the cost to business of ill health absence is now far greater.
07 March 2022
With businesses planning a return to the office, employers may be considering their policies on vaccination. What are the legal risks of imposing compulsory vaccination?
Read more27 June 2022
Whether on a full-time basis or on a hybrid working model, the reopening of workplaces presents challenges to employers. What employment law considerations do employers need to factor into their plans and policies?
27 June 2022
With the Government-mandated working from home guidance ending, many employers have seen an increase in hybrid working requests. Do you need to change your employment contracts?
Read more27 June 2022
With the Government’s guidance to work home if you can being lifted from 19 July 2021. We explore some of the key employment legal risks which should be addressed in your hybrid working policy.
Read more30 April 2021
The so-called practice of hiring and firing has hit the headlines recently with a number of trade unions calling for more legislation to curb its use. So, what is it and is further legislation needed?
Read more27 June 2022
A recent tribunal has thrown into question whether an employer can dismiss an employee for failing to wear a face mask. Do your policies need updating?
Read more26 February 2021
In 2018 the UK implemented the GDPR under the Data Protection Act 2018. Now the UK is no longer an EU member state, does Brexit create any potential issues for employers’ workforce data processing obligations?
Read more26 February 2021
From 1 April 2021, National Minimum Wage rates will increase and there will be a reduction in the age of workers eligible for the National Living Wage. How will you ensure you are compliant?
Read more27 June 2022
Since 23 March, the Government advice was simple – employees should work from home if possible. With the confusion over the new Government guidance. What should employers do?
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