Employment Law News
Employment tribunal fees “put a hurdle in front of workers seeking justice”
In a press release issued on Monday, the TUC highlighted its concerns, asserting that such fees would place a significant obstacle in the path of workers seeking justice for issues like discrimination, unfair dismissal, or withheld wages. The union body expressed...
HMRC admits defeat in 10-year IR35 battle with loose women star Kaye Adams
HMRC has decided not to appeal the decade-long IR35 case involving renowned Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams, marking the end of a protracted legal battle. The revelation comes after Adams' successful appeal in November 2023 against the Court of Appeal's ruling, which...
Amazon fined millions for ‘excessive’ worker surveillance
Amazon is facing a hefty €32m (£27m) fine in France for what the country's data watchdog, CNIL, deems as "excessive" surveillance of its workers. The fine follows an investigation into Amazon France Logistique, responsible for managing the company's warehouses, where...
Changes in visa legislation will allow remote working
The UK government is set to modify its visitor visa regulations from 31 January 2024, allowing individuals to engage in remote work while visiting the country. This marks a departure from previous legislation, which made no explicit mention of remote working. While...
What temperature can Brits be sent home from work this winter?
As the UK braces for the first cold snap of the year, an employment lawyer has unveiled the specifics regarding the temperature at which Brits can be sent home from work. With Storm Henk causing severe flooding and the Met Office issuing a yellow ice warning for parts...
Former employee ordered to pay additional £4,000 after unfair dismissal claim rejected
Igor Donskoy, a former employee engaged in a legal battle with international firm Hogan Lovells, has been instructed to pay an additional £4,000 to the firm. This decision comes after his claim for unfair dismissal was rejected by the employment tribunal, labeling his...
Employers must be prepared for tax changes in the New Year
As the New Year approaches, employers in the UK are urged to brace themselves for significant tax changes set to take effect, notably outlined in the Finance Bill 2023-24, currently advancing through Parliament following the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Paul...
Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson, loses £300,000 IR35 case
Hot on the heels of the Atholl House case, also known as the Kaye Adams case, another significant IR35 battle has concluded, resulting in a victory for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This time, the focus was on Sky Sports presenter Phil Thompson, who provided services...
Starmer vows to scrap controversial salary discount policy
In a move to address concerns over wage disparities and tackle soaring immigration figures, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to scrap the controversial salary discount policy for foreign workers filling job shortages. The policy, described by Starmer as...
75% of young employees miss out on protection from unfair dismissal and redundancy pay
In a report released today at the conclusion of the TUC’s Young Workers’ Month, it was disclosed that 72 percent of young employees are excluded from key employment rights that typically activate after two years of continuous service. Unlike their older counterparts,...
Employment Law Analysis
Debbie Coyne: Don’t ban relationships at work
With Valentine’s Day upon us, writes employment lawyer Debbie Coyne,we should acknowledge that it’s common for people to meet their partners at work, and that personal relationships between staff are somewhat inevitable. With that in mind, developing a ‘Relationships...
Zahra Mahmood: Managing sexual harassment at work
Many employers are not aware that a claim for sexual harassment can be brought against the company as well as the individual accused of sexual harassment, writes Zahra Mahmood, this is irrespective of whether this has happened with the employer's knowledge. The...
Emma Clark: Will workplaces make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory in 2022?
Most employers are aware that they face potential claims of unfair dismissal from employees with over 2 years’ service, if they dismiss them because they are not vaccinated, writes Emma Clark. Potentially some employees may argue their dismissal (or any disciplinary...
Darren Hockley: This is how organisations tackle the gender pay gap
This year, Equal Pay Day fell on 18th November 2021, two days earlier than last year – but what does this really mean, asks Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International. It highlights the day in the year where women effectively, on average, stop earning...
Kimberley Barrett-St.Vall: Mandatory vaccinations – the employment challenge beyond carers
From 11th November 2021, anyone who works inside a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home, which provide accommodation and nursing or personal care, in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are medically exempt. This step that has...
Jenna Ide: Government consultation on flexible working
The government’s current consultation entitled “Making flexible working the default” (due to close on 1 December) sets out five proposals for reshaping the existing regulatory framework. The intention is to better support not only employees to start the conversation...
Zahra Mahmood: Sexual harassment claims and NDAs in the era of Me Too
As specialist employment lawyers, it is fair to say we have seen our fair share of truly shocking sexual harassment cases land on our desks. There is much case law on sexual harassment and sex discrimination and one of the most notable sexual harassment cases which...
Patrick Byrne: Redundancy and the end of the furlough scheme
Redundancy furlough scheme considerations for employers The clock on the Government's furlough scheme is ticking. The scheme, which has been a crucial lifeline to millions of businesses up and down the country during the pandemic, is now entering its final stages. The...
Laura Darnley: Visa solutions for the current candidate shortage
In July, the government released its 'UK Innovation Strategy', setting out the plans to make the UK a world-leader in technology, innovation and research by 2035. Crucially, the plan to situate tech, innovation and research at the centre of the UK’s economy will...
Nick Le Riche: Labour’s plans to create a single status of “worker”
Introduction At the end of last month, Labour announced proposals to extend a number of key employment rights and protections, such as statutory sick pay, national minimum wage entitlement, holiday pay, paid parental leave and protection from unfair dismissal to all...
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