It is increasingly clear that protections under existing employment law may be insufficient to deal with the challenges posed by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and Automated Data Management (ADM) in HR processes. For instance, many companies now use AI providers such as HireVue to carry out recruitment tasks previously done by humans,[…]
On 2 May 2023 the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent. This amends the Employment Rights Act 1996. It is not expected to come into force until 2024. It is estimated that this will mean that over 2 million workers will have their tips protected and over £200 million will go back[…]
The Government has announced a number of employment law measures as part of its reforms designed to “cut red tape and grow the economy”. The measures include: removing reporting requirements from the Working Time Regulations 1998, introducing a new exception from the application of the TUPE Regulations to smaller businesses, and limiting non-compete clauses to three months.[…]
This weekend will see the Coronation of King Charles III, the first such event for more than 70 years. For some employers the bank holiday declared on Monday 8th May raises the tricky question of whether the day is already covered by their contracts of employment or whether they need to plan for their employees[…]
Imagine this scenario. A married couple work in a care home for several years, covering each other’s shifts if necessary, with no issues or problems. They are hardworking, reliable and have spotless records. Then a new owner takes over and dismisses them both, because, he says, he “doesn’t like to employ married couples.” Fortunately, under[…]
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales have updated the Guidance on employment tribunal awards for injury to feelings which are awarded in discrimination, whistleblowing and trade union membership or activities detriment claims and many other detriment claims (which are listed in Part V of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The updated Vento bands[…]
This year the increases are significant, no doubt due to the current high rate of inflation. The largest increase we believe has been made to the limit on a week’s pay. This is relevant to calculations for employees relating to redundancy payments and the basic award in unfair dismissal cases. The current rate is £571 and[…]
Ill health is a fact of life, and a good employer appreciates that when it strikes, employees need time off for medical assistance, recovery and rehabilitation. But employee sickness can have a huge impact on productivity and management costs, including contractual sick pay, and agency or temporary staff to provide cover. Ultimately if it seems[…]