Insights

An End to Exclusivity Clauses in Zero-hour Contracts

As of Tuesday 26 May 2015, the government prohibited the use of exclusivity clauses in zero-hour contracts via the Small…
29 May 2015
The Woolworths Decision on ‘Collective Consultation’

The Woolworths Decision on ‘Collective Consultation’

Yesterday’s decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will come as welcome news for employers with multiple sites across…
01 May 2015
Tribunal Rules Overtime should be included in Holiday Pay

Tribunal Rules Overtime should be included in Holiday Pay

On 4 November 2014 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled in the case of Bear Scotland v Fulton (and conjoined…
09 Mar 2015
Poorly Drafted Restrictive Covenants Unenforceable (CA)

Poorly Drafted Restrictive Covenants Unenforceable (CA)

In Prophet plc v Huggett [2014], the Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s decision to read words into…
09 Mar 2015
Court’s Discretion and Costs

Court’s Discretion and Costs

The Court recently reminded parties of its discretion in respect of Costs and refused to make a Costs Order in…
09 Mar 2015