Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update
The Chancellor has announced today that, in order to give businesses and employees certainty into the New Year, the Coronavirus...
New rules on Acas Early Conciliation
New rules on Acas Early Conciliation Prior to today (1st December) the Acas Early Conciliation process, (which a prospective claimant...
Legal advice – Protected conversations: Question & Answer
Protected conversations - legal advice During our North West HR Group, we had a short Q&A session. During this session...
Employment law changes as the Brexit Transition ends (on 31 December 2020)
Brexit Employment law changes Most EU-derived employment legislation will remain applicable in the UK after 31 December 2020 for an...
Employment & HR Legal Updates: Employee experiencing paranoid delusions was not disabled
Employment & HR Legal Updates In Sullivan v Bury Street Capital Limited, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) has upheld an...
Constructive unfair dismissal and acceptance of breach
In the case of Chemcem Scotland Limited v Ure, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) held that an employee’s failure to...
Justifying discrimination on the grounds of cost
It has long been understood that cost alone cannot be used as justification for something which would otherwise amount to...
Detailed guidance on ‘right of access’
The Information Commissioners Officer has published detailed guidance on the ‘Right of Access’. This provides clarification for employers on how...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’) has been extended to 31 March 2021. A summary of key points arising out...
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...