E-cigarettes can appear to offer a painless way of giving up smoking and getting round the smoking ban, allowing smokers to get their nicotine “hit.”. Vapes are not covered by[…]
Vaping at Work: How can employers best protect the health of the workforce & support smokers wanting to stop?
Uncategorised Jun 29, 2023
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]