Insights
The Trade Union Act Becomes Law
On 4 May 2016, The Trade Union Bill received Royal Assent and became the Trade Union Act 2016. The Act…
13 May 2016
Employer Right to Dismiss an Employee for Gross Misconduct After ‘Pulling a Sickie’
On 3 December 2015, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) decided in Metroline v Ajaj that a bus driver who falsely…
24 Mar 2016
Commercial Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes
The budget has produced a number of changes impacting on the property market. Whilst we are still digesting the full…
16 Mar 2016
Results-Based Commission to be Included in Holiday Pay
Should results-based commission be included in holiday pay? On 22 February 2016 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found in Lock…
24 Feb 2016
Are you ready for the Consumer Rights Act 2015?
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 comes into force today which will affect traders across the UK when supplying goods, services…
01 Oct 2015
Travel Time to Count as Working Time for Mobile Workers
The ECJ has ruled that for workers without a fixed office, the time spent travelling to and from work should…
15 Sep 2015
Unison’s 3rd Round Defeat in Fight Against Tribunal Fees
Unison has suffered a further blow in its battle against the Government’s hike in tribunal fees as the Court of…
28 Aug 2015
Overhaul of Strike Law to Benefit Employers
To some, the Conservative government’s plans to radically overhaul Britain’s trade union laws will rebalance the rights of working people…
20 Jul 2015
Construction update: Beware of the Final Certificate
The outcome of a recent court case has significant implications for those working in the construction sector. The decision in The…
07 Jul 2015
Time to review the inclusion of voluntary overtime when calculating holiday pay
Is it now time to include voluntary overtime when calculating holiday pay? The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal recently held…
01 Jul 2015