Employment Law
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In a significant political shift, the Labour Party secured a decisive victory in the last week’s General Election, marking the start of a new era. This triumph is poised to...
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From 6 April 2023, the employment rates and limits will have their annual increase. In relation to employment tribunal claims, the new rates will apply where the effective date of...
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Legislation is due to be laid before Parliament “later this year” to widen the ban on exclusivity clauses. Exclusivity clauses prevent workers and employees from working for other entities or...
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From 6 April 2022, the employment rates and limits will have their annual increase. In relation to employment tribunal claims the new rates will apply where the effective date of...
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With Government restrictions changing, here are some FAQ’s that we are regularly asked: Should employers cancel their Christmas office party? The government has indicated that Christmas parties can still take...
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COVID-19 is moving into a binary world: vaccinated vs unvaccinated. The question of vaccination in relation to COVID-19 can be contentious within workplaces for a variety of reasons and some...
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In 2020, the UK reported a gender pay gap of 15.5%, in favour of men. This means on average, men are paid more than women. The gender pay gap is...
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As the Government’s recent “Time is running out” campaign has highlighted, there are new rules for businesses and citizens in the UK from 1st January 2021 when the Brexit transition...
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Yesterday saw the Prime Minister announce further Coronavirus measures in an attempt to slow down the spread of COVID-19 including new rules on face coverings. Following Boris Johnson’s announcement, an...
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COVID-19 has caused unprecedented challenges for employers. You may have furloughed many of your staff members, but you still need to navigate holiday pay and leave entitlement. In this article,...
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Avoid discrimination when making decisions in response to COVID-19 Despite the extraordinary nature of this situation, employers are still under legal obligations to ensure the decisions made in response to...
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Today marks the countdown of one year to go for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme. This Scheme enables EU citizens and their family members who have been resident in...
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