Employment law
Employment Law Update – July 2016
Whilst we are experiencing a little bit of a lull in new employment legislation, I thought it would be helpful to look back at two pieces of case law from the past 6 months. They relate to HR issues that...
Brexit … Thoughts on the implications for our employment law
Brexit … Thoughts on the implications for our employment law Only a few weeks to go now before the UK is asked to vote on whether to remain in the EU. I thought it would be interesting to have a...
Employment Law Updated December 2015
Employment Law Updated December 2015 Gender Pay Gap Reporting The Office of National Statistics reported last month that despite overall pay increases, the gender pay gap is still changing at a very slow pace. Their annual survey of hours and...
Employment Law Update September 2015
Employment Law Update September 2015 You may have already heard that a reform of Trade Unions is likely during this Parliament. This may happen sooner than we think, as the governments Trade Union Bill passed its second reading in the...
Employment Law Update July 2015
Employment Law Update July 2015 Sickness absence is often a key issue for employers therefore we are aware that clarity on points of procedure is welcomed. Plumb v British Printing Industries Federation (2015) (E.A.T) provides some clarity for employers regarding carrying...
Employment Law Update May 2015
Employment Law Update May 2015 Now that the dust has settled on the General Election, there is lots to consider in terms of the impact of the result on employment law. In this article we look at the new Government’s...
Employment Law Update March 2015
Employment Law Update March 2015 Changes to pension rules Described as the most radical changes to pensions in almost a century: As part of the budget, the Chancellor confirmed that pension rules would be changed to provide more flexibility surrounding...
Employment Law Update January 2015
Employment Law Update January 2015 Shared parental leave and pay As outlined in our last employment law update, new entitlements to shared parental leave and pay were introduced in December 2014. Greater flexibility will be available to couples with a...
Holiday Pay and Overtime Ruling – Impact on UK Employers (Guest Blog)
Holiday Pay and Overtime Ruling – Impact on UK Employers (Guest Blog) Guest blog by Barry Warne In the countdown to Christmas, understanding the impact of a landmark Employment Appeal Tribunal will be critical to employers in sectors where staff traditionally...
Employment Law Update November 2014
Employment Law Update November 2014 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE NOVEMBER 2014 Statutory right for fathers to take time off for ante-natal appointments From 1st October 2014 fathers have the right to take unpaid time off work to attend ante-natal appointments with...
