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HSE carried out random construction site inspections as part of their Dust Kills campaign, and found that dust awareness was non-existent, or - at best, inadequate.
Read moreWhen an employee transfers under TUPE, they are eligible to be provided with an equivalent share incentive scheme previously supplied by their transferor.
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A recent survey has found that UK workers are taking more sick days off than at any other point in the last ten years, negatively impacting businesses and the economy.
Read moreThe Answer When it comes to employment tribunal claims, strict guidelines need to be observed. Discrimination claims – for example, must be presented within three months of the act or acts complained about for the case to be heard. Where there is continuing discrimination – or a series of acts of d…
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To safeguard victims, it’s vital you tackle inappropriate workplace language immediately – as highlighted in G Coleman v Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust.
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A mutually agreed capability termination is not liable for an unfair dismissal claim - so ruled the EAT in Riley v Direct Line Insurance Group (2023).
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The Government intends to keep the labour market strong, but their vision has hit an obstacle: Long-term sickness is now the main reason for economic inactivity.
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Landowners who keep livestock on their land should be aware that they are under a duty to keep such animals safe and securely confined to protect the public. Cows, sheep, horses and pigs are commonly housed in fields, and it is not uncommon for them to escape from their enclosures.
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal case of AECOM Limited v Mallon highlights the need for an employer to undertake reasonable inquiries about the job applicant’s disability, and its impact on the application procedure.
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Part-time employees should not be treated less favourably in comparison to full-time employees in relation to their terms and conditions of employment. This will include their rights in relation to bank holidays.
Read moreThe Answer: Following the passing of the Illegal Migration Act 2023, the Government on 7th August 2023 published a news story of their intention to triple fines upon businesses who knowingly employ illegal workers. The Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick said: “Making it harder for illegal mi…
Read moreThe Answer: The Act received Royal Accent on 20th July 2023. The Act gives the Business Secretary powers to introduce minimum service level standards in certain public sector services. The affected services are health, fire and rescue services, education, transport and border control. The new Act…
Read moreThe Answer Back in July 2019 as part of Good Work Plan, the Government instigated a consultation process to look at reforming parental leave and pay to achieve greater equality in parenting at work. The consultation has now ended with the Government looking to implement changes on parental leave…
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The decision of the Employment Tribunal (ET) in the case of Fahmy v Arts Council England gives further guidance on the matter, although the decision is not binding on the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Read moreThe Question: What new rights are available to employees on maternity leave, shared parental leave and adoption leave? The Answer: The regulations are not expected to come into force before April 2024 but employers should be aware of them so they can plan forward. Under the new law, pregnant…
Read moreThe Question: What can HSE Inspectors do? The Answer: They can make unannounced visits, carry out inspection of the premises, machinery, equipment, speak to staff and seize documents and disable dangerous equipment. The Risk/Threat: They can serve a Prohibition Notice to stop a particular…
Read moreThe Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023 but will not come into force until April 2025. The Question: What is the Act about, and how will employees receive help from the new legislation? The Answer: The regulations are not expected to come into force befor…
Read moreThe Question: Are the current provisions on an employee requesting flexible working arrangements to change? The Answer: The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, that is awaiting Royal assent and likely to become law possibly by next year, will allow an employee to make two flexible w…
Read moreThe Question: Can a dismissal on gross misconduct be justified where the disciplinary chair decides to base his/her decision on a paper hearing looking at the written evidence without the attendance of the employee who is alleged to have committed an act of gross misconduct? The Answer: The Aca…
Read moreWhat are the dangers of AI using bias and discriminatory algorithms in assessing an applicant’s or employee’s suitability to work at your company or organisation?
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