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Spring Budget UK – What’s new?
Posted: 11th March 2020
The long-anticipated spring budget has been released. On the back of an interest rate-drop, COVID-19 and only a few weeks after Rishi Sunak stepped up to the plate it’s certainly an interesting one! It’s not surprising that measures are being taken to offer support in the light of the outbreak of COVID-19. There is the […]
A Guide to “TUPE”: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations) 2006
Posted: 10th March 2020
The aim of the TUPE regulations (commonly known as ‘Chew-pee’) is to ensure that employees are protected when their employer’s business is transferred to another business. It assures employees that they will not be dismissed directly as a result of a take-over, that their terms and conditions of contracts will not be worsened, and that […]
Contracts of Employment: Common Questions & Answers
Posted: 5th March 2020
Q: What is a Contract of Employment? A: A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and an employee which sets out their employment rights, responsibilities and duties. The employment contract is an important part of starting a new job, as it is there to ensure that both the employer and the employee […]
Coronavirus: What should you consider as an employer?
Posted: 4th March 2020
Coronavirus continues to dominate the news, spreading rapidly throughout Europe and the Middle East. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) causes respiratory illness, usually resulting in mild symptoms including runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. Some individuals may experience more severe symptoms, resulting in breathing difficulties and, in extreme cases, death. This Coronavirus situation is reasonably unique, […]
Received a Settlement Agreement? 5 Questions to Ask
Posted: 27th February 2020
A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between an employee and an employer. Essentially, the employee agrees to waive any employment-related claim that they may have against their employer, in exchange for the financial terms under the Settlement Agreement. Settlement Agreements are commonly entered into shortly before or […]
Employment Law Update – April 2020
Posted: 20th February 2020
A number of employment law updates have been announced to take place on 6th April 2020. If you require legal assistance in relation to any of the changes, or indeed employment law generally, please do not hesitate to contact contact Ben Stanton, Partner in our employment department who will be happy to assist on 01908 660966 […]
May Day! Changes announced to Bank Holiday in May 2020
Posted: 21st January 2020
The May Day Bank Holiday, traditionally the first Monday in May, will be moved forward four days next year in order to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The May Day Bank Holiday will now be on Friday 8th May 2020. VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) commemorates the Allies accepting the surrender […]
Veganuary – is being a vegan protected by employment law?
Posted: 9th January 2020
An employment tribunal has ruled that ethical veganism amounts to a philosophical belief and so is protected by law, in particular discrimination legislation. The ruling followed a claim brought by Jordi Casamitjana, who claimed he was unfairly sacked by his former employer League Against Cruel Sports (LACS), due to his ethical veganism. Mr Casamitjana alleged […]
General Election 2019: Green Party Manifesto – analysis of their employment promises
Posted: 7th December 2019
One of the main pledges in the Green Party’s manifesto is to have, “gainful employment”. Like the Labour manifesto pledges, their employment-law focus is on polices which they say will address issues of poverty and providing greater financial security to workers. Here are some of their employment pledges:- Increase the Living Wage from £8.31 to […]
General Election 2019 – The Independent Group for Change Manifesto – analysis of their employment promises
Posted: 6th December 2019
Continuing the theme amongst the political parties, the manifesto for the Independent Group for Change mainly focuses on Brexit, the NHS and Crime and Justice, but there are a number of employment law promises:- A, “Legal right”, for employees to attend GP or hospital appointments. Rights for employees and those working on flexible contracts […]
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