Employment Law News
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,...
Cruise giant Carnival accused of “fire and rehire” plan for 900 crew members
A major cruise ship company, Carnival UK, is facing accusations of planning to terminate the employment of more than 900 staff members if they refuse to accept new terms and conditions for their roles. Carnival UK, the owner of renowned brands P&O Cruises and...
The Autumn Statement: What are the key HR takeaways?
In his autumn statement, Jeremy Hunt outlined significant adjustments to personal tax and welfare policies, leaving a notable imprint on the HR landscape. Here are the key takeaways for HR professionals: Personal Tax Hunt has announced a substantial cut to the main 12...
Deliveroo riders are not real employees, rules UK Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has declared that Deliveroo riders cannot be considered employees, and thus, are not entitled to representation by trade unions for collective bargaining. This verdict comes after a seven-year legal battle led by the Independent Workers' Union of...
New law removes employment barriers for over 120,000 ex-offenders
In a significant step towards reducing reoffending and providing opportunities for former offenders to reintegrate into society, the United Kingdom has witnessed a transformative change in its legal landscape. A recent alteration to the law is set to make life easier...
Employment Law Analysis
Emma Clark: Employers need to wake up to the menopause
By next year, it is estimated that one in six of the British workforce will be women over the age of 50. These women will (if they have not already) go through the menopause at an average age of 51. The pre-menopause stage called peri-menopausal or transition occurs...
Andrew Secker: Can employers force staff back to the office post-COVID?
Many of us have been working from home (in whole or in part) since the UK’s first national lockdown in March 2020. Whilst the success and productivity of home working has rightly (and perhaps belatedly) removed some taboos about remote working, the longer term...
Suzanne Hurndall: Building a Right to Disconnect policy into your culture
Trade unions have been heavily criticising the Government for back peddling on their promise for better worker rights following the absence in the recent Queen’s speech of a long-awaited Employment Bill and, included within this, a Right to Disconnect clause. The call...
Alan Price: Can employers restrict staff from taking foreign holiday?
The UK government has relaxed restrictions for visiting a handful of countries under a new traffic light system including places such as Australia, New Zealand and Iceland. Those returning to England from nations on the green list will need to take a pre-departure...
Beverley Sunderland: Is your employee legally covered to work from home?
Following Deloitte’s recent report that one in four employees hope to work from home permanently, and not return to the office, it is important that businesses recognise their continuing obligations even when employees are not working in an office. Whilst it may be an...
James Tamm: ‘Fire and Rehire’ – What do employers need to know?
With flexible furlough set to finish at the end of September, there is a real risk that if the government doesn’t release additional funding to businesses, then ‘fire and rehire’ is likely to become more widespread. Companies may struggle to afford to keep staff on...
Daniel Stander: Is it lawful for employees to take on a second job?
The news coverage of the Greensill scandal and “double-hatting” in the Civil Service has raised serious questions around taking on second jobs. At the same time, the Covid-19 pandemic will have driven many employees into taking on additional jobs, whether due to...
Rhona Darbyshire: The Expansion of Remote Working Rights
The trial run of remote and flexible working that the workforce has experienced over the last year has undoubtedly caused attitudes towards working to change drastically. Home working and flexible working hours have become “the new normal” and for many large...
Simon Parsons: Better late than never – Getting your business ready for IR35
There have been a number of changes as a result of the pandemic that have impacted employment and the way businesses manage their teams. While the furlough scheme has now been extended, giving businesses additional support for the coming months, new regulations...
Monica Atwal: How businesses can continue to attract the best talent from abroad
Having vision and clarity and a HR strategy in such times is tricky as those critical elements are constantly changing to meet the current challenges. The pandemic has accelerated the business plans of organisations, rapidly moving to new ways of providing services...
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