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Can a short service employee dismissed on grounds of redundancy or for any other reason, claim automatic unfair dismissal on the grounds that the real reason for the dismissal related to the intention to exercise his / her statutory right of taking parental leave, but in circumstances where the empl…
Read moreWhen are increases in compensation limits for employment tribunal awards and other statutory payments to take effect in 2024? The Answer Under provisions of the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024, the Government has announced increases to compensation limits that will apply for empl…
Read moreThe Answer No, they do not, as ruled the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council. Although the court said judicial office holders were not employees for the purposes of the Employment Rights Act 1996, they were entitled to be protected against any sanction or detrime…
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Employers of Ukrainian nationals should be aware of the latest changes to the Immigration Rules. Effective from 19 Feb 2024, these rules mark an end to the Ukrainian Family Scheme.
Read moreCan an employer in a contract with a third-party business exclude or limit liability for an employee’s dishonesty, fraud, and/or gross carelessness? The Answer The High Court decision in the case of Innovate Pharmaceuticals Ltd v University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation [2024] EWHC 35…
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Under provisions within Section 207A of TULRCA, ETs can uplift compensation awards by 25% when employers do not follow the ACAS Code of Practice for disciplinaries and grievances.
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The case of Prestwick Care v Secretary of State for the Home Department serves to remind employers of the compliance conditions they need to meet when sponsoring overseas staff.
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As employers continue to struggle with flexible working requests, the case of Wilson v FCA 2023 emphasises the importance of having clear policies and procedures in place.
Read moreThe recent case of Leaney v Loughborough University 2023 serves to remind employers of their duty to concentrate on what employees do to affirm their contract – rather than what they omitted to do. Leaney v Loughborough University 2023 – The Background In this case, the staff member in question ha…
Read moreZero hour contracts can often have different meanings, but – in general terms, they are casual arrangements between the parties where there are no guaranteed working hours, no obligation on the business to provide any hours, and no obligation on part of a person to accept the hours offered. Arrangem…
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Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, all employers are under a statutory obligation to take reasonable steps to safeguard against the risk of fire. More specifically, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to virtually all premises. Employers are required to undertake a suit…
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The HSE recently started an Asbestos Awareness campaign to help raise awareness of the use of asbestos. It is aimed at those who have responsibility for the maintenance of buildings.
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A recent decision from the EAT reminds employers that - where there is a failure to follow the ACAS Code, this can result in considerably higher damages against the employer.
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Employers are reminded to seek professional guidance when facing gender reassignment situations to avoid any immediate or long-term employment claims.
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Employers must ensure they have an inclusion and diversity policy in place, and that they do not favour staff who express concerns over another employee's beliefs.
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HSE recently published a list of the top ten HS prosecutions of 2023. These fines demonstrate the serious financial consequences of health and safety breaches on employers.
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Several employment law bills were given Royal Assent in 2023 - with many of them coming into force in 2024. Here is what you should be preparing for.
Read moreFollowing publication of their annual statistics– which highlighted an increase in work-related stress, the HSE has launched a new online tool as part of its Working Minds campaign.
Read moreWhen bonus clawbacks are interpreted as undue interference in preventing employees from earning money elsewhere, it could be regarded a restraint of trade - and thus, unenforceable.
Read moreThe CEBR has suggested around 7,000 UK businesses are likely to go insolvent every quarter in 2024. Employers may look at restructuring to avoid going under, but this has consequences.
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