Breach of employment contract: essential guide
If an employer or employee breaks or fails to meet terms under the employment contract, they may be in breach of the employment contract. Breach of an employment contract can include anything from relatively minor breaches, such as an employer’s failure to pay an employee’s expenses on the correct date, to fundamental breaches of contract […]
Working under protest: HR guide
A ‘working under protest’ scenario will often arise where an employee has lodged a formal grievance within the workplace following a contractual change to their pay or other terms, whilst preserving their right to take legal action against you. When an employee is working under protest, it is imperative as an employer that you seek […]
Compassionate Leave (Your Entitlement!)
Time off work following the death of a loved one is known as compassionate leave or bereavement leave. How much are you entitled to and what are the conditions of that leave? Am I entitled to time off work for compassionate leave? Under section 57(A) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, employees have the right […]
What are the Different Types of Lawyers?
Legal services in England and Wales are offered by various types of lawyers. There are important differences between these roles, from the type of services they can and cannot offer, to the costs you can expect to pay and the level of protection you would get if something goes wrong. Before choosing a lawyer, it […]
Barristers
Barristers have three main roles in the legal system. They represent others in court on contentious matters, and they give specialist legal advice and draft court documents. There are over 16,000 barristers in England and Wales. They are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB), which sets the standards of behaviour expected from barristers. Barristers […]
Hiring happy employees: boost morale & productivity!
Boosting employee happiness is one of the most effective ways for an employer to maximise productivity, reduce absenteeism, attract talent and create a compelling employer brand for their business. Traditionally, organisations have sought to improve output among their workforce by focusing on material rewards such as pay rises, bonuses or other employee benefits to incentivise […]
Wide-Ranging Employment Law Changes From 6th April 2020
The following changes in UK employment law will be taking effect on 6th April 2020. These are in addition to annual increases to minimum wage, statutory sick pay and statutory family pay. Employment contracts Employers will be required to provide all employees and workers with a statement of employment particulars, including their main terms and […]
IR35 Off-Payroll Tax Rules: Changes Affecting Private Sector
This article was published before the Government announced it would postpone the reforms from 6 April 2020 in light of the Coronavirus crisis. A new implementation date is yet to be confirmed. New IR35 rules are coming into force that apply to private sector companies in the UK. Under the new regime, private sector organisations, […]
New Consumer Guidelines For UK Fertility Clinics
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to issue consumer law guidelines for the IVF sector to ensure that fertility clinics practice in accordance with consumer law. The CMA is working closely with the sector regulator, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to review current practices in the […]
Case law: covert CCTV recordings in the workplace
What do employers need to be aware of when considering covert recordings in the workplace? In López Ribalda and Others v. Spain, the European Court of Human Rights has overturned a previous judgment it made in the case of López Ribalda and others v Spain, the case where a supermarket manager covertly filmed shop workers […]
Pregnancy-related sickness absence: HR FAQs
Pregnancy-related sickness requires careful handling. Pregnant employees are afforded special legal status which must be accounted for in any approach to pregnancy-related sickness absence management. What is the protected period? The protected period prevents women from suffering unfair treatment on the grounds of their pregnancy or related illnesses. For women who are eligible for maternity […]
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Case law: probation officer fairly dismissed for failure to disclose
In Q v Secretary of State for Justice UKEAT/0120/19 (10 January 2020), the EAT held a probation service officer was fairly dismissed for failing to disclose dealings with social services in a personal capacity. This case demonstrates the difficulties an employee may face when challenging a dismissal after they have failed to take into account a […]
Case law: vegetarianism & veganism: protected characteristics?
In the case of Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd and Others, the employment tribunal made a ruling that vegetarianism was not considered to be a protected characteristic under equality law. The basis of this decision was that it did not meet the relevant criteria for establishing a protected philosophical belief. The above case contrasts to […]
Fixed Term Contract (Employee Rights)
Your employment status will depend upon the nature of the contract under which you are working. Different contract types can include full time and part-time contracts; fixed-term contracts; agency staff; freelancers, consultants and contractors; as well as zero-hours contracts. The following guide provides the answers to some frequently asked questions for employees under fixed-term contracts. […]
Employment law changes April 2020
The following changes in UK employment law will be taking effect from April 2020. Employers are advised to take action now to ensure compliance and adjust processes and policies in advance of the new rules taking effect. Increases in minimum wage, statutory sick pay and statutory family pay Minimum wage The new rates from 1 […]
Written statement of employment particulars
All employers are required to provide a written statement of employment particulars to all employees and workers employed on or after 6 April 2020 from the first day of employment. What is a written statement of employment? A written statement of employment, or a section 1 statement, is a document which sets out the key […]
COT3 agreement: settlement FAQs
A COT3 agreement sets out the terms of a settlement agreement between an employer and employee. The COT3 forms part of the ACAS early conciliation process, intended to help resolve employment claims coming before the employment tribunal. The following article sets out guidance on COT3 agreements, including whether they are enforceable. What is a COT3 […]