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Are employees entitled to an extra bank holiday?

14 September 2022 | Jatinder Tara

The Government has announced that Monday 19 September will be a bank holiday in the United Kingdom to coincide with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral.

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Ethical Veganism is a philosophical belief

11 August 2022 | Raj Laxman

It has been ruled by an Employment Tribunal in the case of Casamitjana Costa v The League Against Cruel Sports that under the Equality Act 2010 ethical veganism could amount to a philosophical belief.

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The PPE regulations have been amended

03 August 2022

The Personal Protection Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, sometimes referred to as PPER 92) were amended in April 2022, so now the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022  (PPER) is in force.

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

28 July 2022 | Shabir Karatella

The construction industry faces inherent health and safety issues which are obvious. But what is not so clear is that mental health issues are on the increase. With the onset of COVID-19 restrictions, and the later return to normality, building firms and employees have been put under pressure to res…

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Withholding contractual sick pay where suspicion that the sickness absence may not be genuine

26 July 2022 | Jatinder Tara

In the case of Mr Parbhjot Singh v Metroline West Limited, Mr Singh (S) had been invited to a disciplinary hearing and (S) alleged that his operations manager “displayed aggressive body language, by throwing his hands in the air, pointing his fingers at his ……. face and standing with his arms folded…

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How the without prejudice rule works

22 July 2022 | Raj Laxman

Occasionally an employer may find themselves involved in a dispute with an employee and they may feel the only way out is to exit the employee from the company due to a loss of trust and confidence.

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Acas code of practise where the redundancy dismissal is a sham

14 July 2022 | Jatinder Tara

With any disciplinary /grievance matter, employers must follow fair and reasonable procedures that are in line with the provisions of the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.

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Sexual Harassment

13 July 2022 | Shabir Karatella

Ms Mellor (M) was employed as a teacher at the Academy. During her previous pregnancy, she had been allocated a room to express milk/breastfeed but was told this was “not an option” following the birth of her second child.

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How does GDP affect your business?

17 June 2022 | Raj Laxman

Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the size and health of the UK economy measured over a period this can be one quarter to one year. Where there is a drop in the GDP % rate that can impact on unemployment as that increases. This connection is usually referred to as Okun's law.

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Right to work for Ukrainians in the United Kingdom

14 June 2022 | Raj Laxman

Due to the conflict in Ukraine the Home Office has set up visa schemes to provide support for Ukrainian nationals and their families. Those who are granted a visa under these schemes can work, rent a home, and access public services, such as education and medical treatment.

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How the Government is supporting workers 2022

23 May 2022

The increase of the national minimum wage and national living wage (NLW) in April 2022. The government also named and shamed 208 employers in December 2021 who failed to pay the National Minimum Wage.

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The importance of your registered company address

19 May 2022 | Raj Laxman

A major decision has been made by the High Court in the case of Farrer & Co LLP v Meyer 2022. The High Court decided that the section 1140 of the Companies Act 2006 allows legal proceedings to be served on a director at the registered office registered at Companies House.

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Landlords failure to carry out safety checks

17 May 2022 | Shabir Karatella

A commercial landlord of domestic properties and the sole director has been found guilty of breaching safety laws protecting tenants.

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Employee Expects Rights Of Privacy on Personal Emails

12 May 2022 | Jatinder Tara

The above was addressed by the Court of Appeal in the case of Brake v Guy 2022 where a partnership business providing luxury breaks and events on the Axnoller estate closed resulting in bankruptcy for the partners with the Axnoller estate being sold...

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Agency Workers

05 May 2022 | Shabir Karatella

The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (AWR) provide for the right to be notified of and be given details about internal vacancies only – so ruled the Court of Appeal (CA).

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Unfair dismissal where an employer pays wages in lieu of notice

29 April 2022 | Jatinder Tara

The above question was addressed by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the case of Fentem v Outform EMEA Ltd (1) where an employee had a 9-month notice period with the option for the employer to pay wages in lieu of notice (Pilon clause) to cut short the notice period.

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TUPE – CHANGES IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS

08 April 2022 | Jatinder Tara

Mr Lewis worked at the Combined Heat and Power Plant in Wales as one of ten operations technicians. He started his employment in June 1999. Originally, he was employed by Npower. Dow Silicones bought the plant in 2013 and the staff were outsourced to Engie Renewals Ltd, who became Mr Lewis’s employe…

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Limited companies and directors liability

04 April 2022 | Raj Laxman

A limited company has its own legal personality. It is distinct from its members and directors. A limited company therefore acts as a shield which protects its members and directors from many liabilities, but such protection is not absolute.

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Musculoskeletal disorders at work

30 March 2022 | Shabir Karatella

Employers are under a statutory duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of staff at work. One such duty extends to protecting staff against musculoskeletal disorders being caused or made worse by work. They range from minor temporary aches and pains to long-term bodily conditions affecting m…

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Can employers with hold tips from workers?

24 March 2022 | Jatinder Tara

Back in 2015, businesses in the hospitality industry in particular restaurants were accused of keeping tips paid by customers via their debit /credit card to workers or charging customers up to 10% on the final bill for service charge payments but not passing those payments on to the worker as being…

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