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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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,[…]