In Weatherilt v Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, the EAT has held that an employment tribunal has jurisdiction to construe a contract of employment and decide on whether an implied term exists in the context of a wages claim under Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996. In so holding, the EAT declined to follow[…]
From 1 April 2017, the national living wage for workers aged 25 and over increases from £7.20 to £7.50 per hour in accordance with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2017 SI 2017/465. The following national minimum wage increases will also take effect from that date: the rate for workers aged 21 to 24 increases[…]
Paying People with Learning Disabilities Lower Wages Perpetuates Inequality say the Guardian
LATEST NEWS Mar 17, 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2017/mar/16/paying-people-with-learning-disabilities-lower-wages-perpetuates-inequality
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Useful Guide by the Guardian on Settlement Agreements – What should you Consider first if you are Offered One?
LATEST NEWS Jan 27, 2017
In this useful article by the Guardian they set out things to consider when offered a settlement agreement. We are experts at drafting and negotiating such agreements – call us now for more advice and assistance on either 0207 808 7180 or 01273 573850 or email info@mulberryssolicitors.com https://www.theguardian.com/careers/settlement-agreements-employees-need-to-know
What happens at the Christmas party happens “at work”…
Company not Vicariously Liable for Director’s Assault on Employee Following Christmas Party
LATEST NEWS Dec 05, 2016
In Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd, the High Court has held that a company was not vicariously liable for the assault by one of its directors on an employee following a company Christmas party. Although the assault was provoked by a heated discussion about a work matter, and occurred in the presence of employees in[…]
Failure to Allow for Rest Breaks Under Working Time Regulations a “Refusal”
LATEST NEWS Nov 17, 2016
In Grange v Abellio London Ltd, the EAT has held that a claim for ‘refusal’ to permit rest breaks under the Working Time Regulations 1998 can be brought where the employer fails to make provision for such breaks, even if the worker does not expressly request them. Employers must take active steps to ensure that[…]
Inquiry into the “Gig Economy” following investigations into Sports Direct, Asos and others.
LATEST NEWS Oct 28, 2016
The Commons Select Committee on Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (previously BIS) has launched an inquiry into the future world of work, focusing on the rapidly changing nature of work, and the status and rights of agency workers, the self-employed, and those working in the ‘gig economy’. The Inquiry also looks at issues such as[…]
Asda Store Workers Can Compare themselves to Depot Staff for Equal Pay Purposes
LATEST NEWS Oct 18, 2016
In Brierley and ors v Asda Stores Ltd, the Manchester Employment Tribunal has ruled that a group of Asda store workers can compare themselves to distribution depot workers for the purpose of an equal pay claim. The ruling clears the way for over 7,000 claims to proceed, the total value of which has been estimated[…]