Away from the complications of Brexit, the Government is introducing workplace reforms which it says will be “far-reaching”.
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New Proposals Aimed At Protecting Gig Workers
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
On 14th November 2018, the UK and EU published the draft Withdrawal Agreement. The EU then approved the draft Agreement on 25 November 2018.
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What Happens To The Employment Contract After A Successful Appeal?
If an employee successfully appeals against dismissal where he has a contractual right of appeal, does this have the effect of “reviving“ the contract so that the employee is reinstated?
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Court Overturns Decision On Sleep-In Shift Wages
The Court of Appeal has held that sleep-in shift workers are only entitled to the national minimum wage for the time when they are awake and therefore classed as “available for work”.
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Deaf Mum Sues Concert Promoter In Equality Act Case
The promoter of the pop group, Little Mix, is being sued by a deaf woman for failing to sufficiently provide a British Sign language interpreter for the whole of the concert.
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Christmas Party Liability
Is a Company liable for injuries caused by an employee after a work’s party has ended?
No held the High Court in a recent case. In this case the managing director violently assaulted an employee at an “impromptu” drinking session after the company’s Christmas party.
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What will Brexit mean for Employment Law in the UK?
The people have spoken and a decision has been made to leave the European Union. However what will this mean for employment law in the UK?
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European Court Rules Holiday Pay Must Include Commission
Judgment has now been handed down in the case of Lock V British Gas in the Employment Appeal Tribunal. It confirms that employers must pay commission as part of holiday pay.
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Cautionary tale about negative verbal references
A recent case has highlighted the need for employers to be careful when giving verbal references about employees. When giving a reference about an employee, an employer owes a duty of care to the employee and the employer can be liable in damages if the employee suffers loss as a result of the employer’s negligent preparation of the reference.
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What does the 2015 Summer Budget mean for employers?
On 9th July 2015, the Chancellor, George Osborne delivered his seventh Budget. It was the first Conservative budget since November 1996.
Here is a summary of his main announcements which affect employers:-
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