On 2 May 2023 the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent. This amends the Employment Rights Act 1996. It is not expected to come into force until[…]
The Government has announced a number of employment law measures as part of its reforms designed to “cut red tape and grow the economy”. The measures include: removing reporting requirements from the[…]
This weekend will see the Coronation of King Charles III, the first such event for more than 70 years. For some employers the bank holiday declared on Monday 8th May[…]
Imagine this scenario. A married couple work in a care home for several years, covering each other’s shifts if necessary, with no issues or problems. They are hardworking, reliable and[…]
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales have updated the Guidance on employment tribunal awards for injury to feelings which are awarded in discrimination, whistleblowing and trade[…]
This year the increases are significant, no doubt due to the current high rate of inflation. The largest increase we believe has been made to the limit on a week’s[…]
Ill health is a fact of life, and a good employer appreciates that when it strikes, employees need time off for medical assistance, recovery and rehabilitation. But employee sickness can[…]
Carers’ rights at work Carers UK estimates that the number of unpaid carers has risen to 10.6 million (Carers UK, Carers Week 2022 research report). This means that 1 in 5 adults[…]