Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended again from 31 December 2020 to 31 March 2021
“Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended again from 31 December 2020 to 31 March 2021" On Thursday 5th November 2020, HM...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS).
In recognition of the challenging times ahead, the Chancellor has announced that the JSS, which opens on 1 November, will...
Unfair dismissal case law round-up
In the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) case of K v L, it was held that it was unfair to dismiss...
Impending changes – ACAS Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunals
Regulations have been laid before Parliament amending existing legislation to effect changes including the following: The ACAS Early Conciliation provisions...
Pitfalls to avoid when making redundancies
ACAS, CBI and TUC have issued a joint statement to help businesses deal with the impact of possible redundancies. Their...
Coronavirus: Advice for employers
At a time of such uncertainty, it’s important to use relevant up to date information. Make sure when searching online,...
September 2019 Legal Update
Our Monthly Employment Law Updates provide a summary of some of the most important cases, helping our clients and contacts...
August Employment Update
1. Access to Work Scheme – record number of people receiving grant 2.Gender Pay Gap Reporting 3.Launch of the first...
Are you GDPR compliant?
The new enforcement is now in place. Businesses and organisations impacted by GDPR have had two years to get their...
Latest worker status decision
Background The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has given its latest judgment in the ongoing gig economy series of claims, upholding...
Vento Guidelines
The bands of awards for injury to feelings wards in discrimination claims (the “Vento Guidelines”) are updated from time to...
“Right to Work” screening
According to Sterling Talent Solutions’ Background Checks 2018: UK Trends & Best Practices Report almost 50% of employers are failing...
Government childcare voucher scheme
6 month extension to Government childcare voucher scheme Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, has agreed to extend the current voucher scheme...
Can a Claimant’s claim be struck out if they speak to the press?
Yes, the EAT held in Chidzoy v BBC. The Respondent had overheard the Claimant discussing her case and her evidence...
Shared parental leave payments
Is failing to enhance shared parental leave payments to match enhanced Maternity pay direct sex discrimination? In Capita v Ali...
Father Wins Sex Discrimination Case
In the case of Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd, a father has won a sex discrimination claim after his...
The Right to Paid Annual Leave
In King v The Sash Window Workshop Ltd and another (C-214/16), following a referral from the Court of Appeal, Advocate...
Teachers win Supreme Court case in landmark ruling
Teachers working in a sixth-form college have won a "landmark" legal victory over the amount of pay that can be...
First Uber now Pimlico
On 10 February 2017, in the case of Pimlico Plumbers Limited & Mullins V Smith, the Court of Appeal (CA)...
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...
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...