In Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and anor Mr Thomas had been engaged through an employment agency to deliver consultancy services to the Trust for just under three months. He was notified by the employment agency that his assignment had been terminated because it had come to light that he had[…]
In Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, the Supreme Court has decided that contracts between part-time football referees and their administrative body, which were entered into on each occasion that they were engaged to officiate at a particular match, met the minimum requirements necessary to establish their status[…]
Training Event – Book Now – Election De-Brief & Update on Employment Law Proposals
Uncategorised Aug 23, 2024
What does the election result mean for employment law? Following the election on 4th July we will be holding a De-Brief session setting out how the new political landscape is likely to impact employers. There is LOT to get through and many radical changes afoot. It will be an informal opportunity to discuss what is on[…]
As part of the government’s efforts to reduce illegal migration, substantial increases to illegal working penalties for employers came into force on 13 February 2024. For a first-time breach, penalties increased from £15,000 to £45,000 per illegal worker. Repeated breaches tripled from £20,000 will to £60,000 per illegal worker. In order to assist employers the[…]
General elections can be a strange time. A lot of hope and a lot of cynicism is coursing through the atmosphere as we watch the three main parties – and others who aim to get a stakehold in Parliament – produce their manifesto proposals. At the same time, many of us are reflecting on the[…]
An analysis of employment tribunal records show that 42 tribunals mentioned remote working in 2022 – which is up 50% from the 27 cases in 2021. In the first half of 2023, there were only 23 cases, which is still an increase on the period before the pandemic, when only six employment tribunal cases in[…]
We are proud to have been selected as the Best Employment Law Firm in Brighton. Since 2007 we have been advising the local community in Brighton on all areas of employment law an d helping to make the world of work a better place. As a born and bred Brightonian, our principal Zoe Lagadec is[…]
My friend – let’s call him Brighton- is a lovely guy. A serious partygoer in his youth, he’s reformed into an almost serious human being. A year ago he founded a start-up business, the culmination of a dream which saw him able to leave a dead-end job he hated. It’s been so successful he’s now[…]
This month increases to employment rates and limits come into effect in line with inflation rates, which have been historically extremely high causing a cost of living crisis. These rises impact statutory redundancy payments, national minimum wage rates and employment tribunal awards. The most important ones for employers and employees to take note of are[…]
As from 6 April (inclusive) new regulations on flexible working requests will come into effect and employers need to be prepared for the changes. But what exactly does “flexible working” mean? It encompasses a wide range of alternatives to the traditional 9-5, office based job, and can include such options as part time working, remote[…]