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From 1st January 2021 employers wanting to recruit from outside the UK must comply with the new point-based immigration system. EEA nationals arriving in the UK from 1st January must comply with the new rules.
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There will come a time when an employee may wish to reconsider their contractual hours due to a change in personal circumstances, for example a new mother or father may want to make a flexible working request to fit around their family life.
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The simple answer is NO. The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 specifically states that members of the public should not be forced to undergo any medical treatment including vaccinations.
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In October, the Information Commissioners office updated sections of the Right of Access guidance; although the current principles still stand, the content is more detailed and descriptive.
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Blue Monday is in the third week of January and this year it falls on 18th 2021. Blue Monday is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. A combination of cold miserable weather, post-Christmas blues and credit card bills added to the glumness.
Read moreThe High Court ruled that the government failed to grant ‘gig economy’ workers rights under Health and Safety legislation.
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In the UK we are now into a third lockdown due to the Covid 19 virus with stringent measures in place including parents now having to conduct distance learning sessions for their children.
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Any misconduct must be investigated by the employer fairly. Businesses should follow a process including investigation which may (or may not) lead to a disciplinary hearing.
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In the case of Phoenix Academy Trust v Kilroy 2019, following performance investigations and a finding of gross negligence, the employee Mr Kilroy (K) was informed over the telephone of his summary dismissal but...
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Current restrictions on commercial landlords recovering rent arrears Due to the ongoing Covid 19 crisis the government have enforced many restrictions on landlords and the impact on commercial landlords has been particularly severe. The Government has provided no practical protection for landlords…
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS: EMPLOYERS GUIDE The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 gives the UK government powers to prevent, control and mitigate the spread of contamination, spread and prevention of infectious diseases. This applies to COVID-19, hence the introduction of the COVID vaccination…
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A major judgement by the High Court will have a substantial impact on middlemen businesses that make introductions from individuals to end service users.
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The Immigration Act will end the free movement of people into the United Kingdom from 1 January 2021.
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The Government announced yesterday the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until 30th April 2021.
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From 1st January 2021, freedom of movement between the UK and European Union will end. It will be replaced with a new point-based immigration system.
Read moreThere are 5 fair reasons for a dismissal covered under section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996, namely misconduct, incapability, redundancy, statutory illegality and ‘some other substantial reason’ (SOSR).
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Employment Tribunals generally do not order the unsuccessful litigant to pay their legal costs of their opponents. A cost order is a rare occurrence and normally when awarded only a modest payment.
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With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, face masks seem to be the rage. However, little attention has been paid to the effective use of masks especially in a working environment.
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As an employer, you have the same health and safety responsibilities for those working from home as you do for those working in the employer’s premises. Although the home environment may not pose the same risks as an office, factory or warehouse etc, there are nevertheless other risks that homeworki…
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Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, all employers are obliged to have risk assessments in place, regardless of size or resources.
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