Before the pandemic working from home was mainly the preserve of those who since the inception of the lap-top and WIFI combination could work remotely from anywhere (Brexit aside). It[…]
From October 2024, new legislation will require employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees (Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act). The new[…]
The Labour Party has produced a campaign document outlining its proposed policies if elected to power in the forthcoming general election which is due to take place later this year.[…]
In July 2023 the Government published a consultation paper which proposed a number of reforms in the areas of working time, paid holiday rights and rights upon the transfer of a[…]
We will be closing on Friday 22nd and re-opening on Tuesday 2 January 2024. We wish everyone, everywhere a peaceful and happy Christmas and successful and joyful 2024.
As the saying goes, “Never discuss politics or religion.” But we all do. The anonymity of social media encourages polarised positions and vicious comments that can be shared instantly with[…]
Draft Statutory Instrument amending the Working Time and TUPE Regulations
Uncategorised Nov 21, 2023
The Government has laid before parliament a Draft Statutory Instrument amending the Working Time and TUPE Regulations which can be viewed here The amendments provide for the following changes: Amendments[…]
Last week in the Guardian it reported that “sexual harassment and misogyny are allowed to go unchecked at City firms because women have a “fear factor” over speaking out and[…]
What does redundancy actually mean? Redundancy is a potentially fair reason to dismiss any employee. It is a very commonly used word, but the technical legal meaning refers to only[…]
Andrea Samuelson writes about the role of AI in employment law in this month’s edition of BN1 magazine. Check out the article here