The Prime Minister announced on 7th February the creation of four new government departments: A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has been tasked with securing the UK’s[…]
Consultation on holiday pay for part time workers The recent decision in Harpur Trust v Brazil (2022) has caused headaches for employers who must now allocate 5.6 weeks a year[…]
Dismissing an employee fairly: a refresher The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable of[…]
Preventing claims of stress at work According to the Health & Safety Executive stress is ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on[…]
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. One thing’s for sure the world of employment won’t be boring with these changes afoot… 1 April 2023 New NLW[…]
What do you do if your employer becomes insolvent? – a fact sheet for employees
Uncategorised Dec 07, 2022
If an employee’s employer enters an insolvency process this does not necessarily mean the employment will end. The possible outcomes will depend on the type of insolvency process. Employees may[…]
After a few dismal years of Zoom quizzes, the corporate Christmas party makes a welcome return for 2022 (rail strikes permitting) giving employers the opportunity to reward staff with a[…]
The recent Twitter debacle has shone a useful spotlight on the increase in “fire and rehire” tactics. In the unlikely case that you missed the news, Elon Musk celebrated his[…]
Sunset on Employment Rights? The Government’s forthcoming “Retained EU Law Bill” has the potential to seriously alter the course of UK employment law, directly affecting 313 laws derived from the[…]
New Online Service to Help Support Workers with Long Term Health Conditions & Disabilities
Uncategorised Oct 25, 2022
As part of the Government’s initiative to create more inclusive work environments it has invested in a new online service to help employers support workers who have disabilities and long-term[…]