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Coronavirus creating uncertainty for landlords
13 March 2020Covid-19 (or the coronavirus as it is more commonly known) has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
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Law Commission proposes increased powers for Employment Tribunals
05 May 2020A major new report on reform of Employment Tribunal hearing structures by the Law Commission includes various significant proposals on how employment and discrimination cases should be heard, time limits for bringing claims and compensation for breach of contract.
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Interpreting trade union rules
25 June 2020A union did not breach its rules by commencing proceedings against a member after an apparent time limit had expired, the Court of Appeal has ruled, in a judgement illustrating the difficulty of asserting technical infringements of union rulebooks.
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Statutory sick pay extended to self-isolating support bubble households
06 July 2020From 6 July 2020, new regulations have extended statutory sick pay to employees who are required to self-isolate due to someone within their ‘support bubble’ developing Covid-19 symptoms or receiving a positive test result.
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Plans for new rights for consumers during trader insolvency
31 July 2020Figures show that online sales have jumped from 19.9% of all retail sales in January to 32.8% in May 2020.
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Cyber threats and how to be a good sport
06 August 2020The sports sector was recently identified as a target for cyber attackers in a report published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The report highlights the cyber threats faced by the sports sector and suggests how to stop or reduce their impact on sports organisations of all sizes – from local clubs to national federations.
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Supreme Court housing case could increase scope for positive action in employment
20 October 2020Social housing places can be reserved exclusively for Orthodox Jews, according to the Supreme Court in a case which may have longer-term implications for employers considering taking positive action as part of their diversity initiatives.
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Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021Yes, it’s that time of year to grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in learning about how tech might change your 2021. Now, we know it’s easy to be a little glum if stuck working from home, but amazing businesses thrive on a bold vision, focus, drive and positivity. That’s our spirit as we go into 2021. We hope you will join us on the tech discovery journey.
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Trade union recognition
18 February 2021Trade unions exist to further the interests of their members and to help regulate their relations with their employers.
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Protecting your business
20 February 2021Protecting your business from competitive threats is vital. Losing a team or a key employee to a competitor can be extremely damaging. You may lose clients, prospects, and other staff. Your valuable confidential information may be put at risk.
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A right royal checklist for the workplace
31 March 2021The royal family’s recent diversity review has put the importance of workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives in the spotlight. But what are the best tools for achieving lasting change in this area?
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New Home Office guidance published on right to work checks from 1 July 2021
23 June 2021On 18 June 2021 the Home Office released new guidance for employers on carrying out right to work checks. This has been published ahead of significant changes to right to work checks affecting EEA/Swiss (EEA) nationals and their family members from 1 July 2021.
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Cross border disputes between the EU and UK post-Brexit
01 September 2021The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. The Withdrawal Agreement provided that EU law would continue to apply to the end of the transitional period which was 31 December 2020 (“the exit date”). Therefore, EU law would continue to apply to disputes with an EU element, governing (in particular) jurisdiction, applicable law and the enforcement of judgments up to exit day. From 1 January 2021, the position became more complicated. Outlined below are details of how cross border disputes between parties in the EU and the UK will be dealt with after the exit date.
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Employers adopt value-driven employment policies in the wake of the pandemic
22 September 2021We carried out a survey of in-house employment lawyers to explore the employment policy landscape in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. This article sums up our key findings.
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Tech Predictions 2022
11 January 2022Welcome to this year’s technology predictions! Technology certainly continues to present a growling engine of change but there is no escaping the fact that it really does create opportunities to ‘do a job that customers want done’. And with that intro, we dive straight into our predictions!
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Pimlico Plumbers part two - compensation for unpaid holiday throughout engagement
02 February 2022In a decision with major implications across the gig economy and beyond, the Court of Appeal has ruled that workers who were incorrectly classified as independent contractors and were not paid for holiday can claim compensation for the whole period of their engagement.
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Using the NHS Covid pass for staff
25 February 2022The NHS Covid pass offers businesses an easy way of discovering an individual’s Covid status but there are legal issues to consider first. This insight considers the key data protection and equalities issues raised by using the pass for staff.
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Consultation on banded hours contracts and enhanced rights for zero-hour workers in Northern Ireland
28 February 2022The Northern Ireland Assembly is consulting on proposed legislation to enhance the statutory protections for zero-hours workers, including call-out payments, banning exclusivity clauses and introducing the right to request a “banded hours” contract. Consultation closes on 4 March 2022.
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War in Ukraine - the impact on the employment relationship
30 March 2022Around the world people are deeply shocked and saddened about the escalating war in Ukraine. Many employers are increasingly concerned about the wellbeing of their employees, particularly those from Ukraine or other Eastern European countries, and are considering how to best support refugees. Employers with operations in Russia are also dealing with the impact of the sanctions.
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Bullying and harassment
15 June 2022Dignity at work has become increasingly recognised as an important issue for employers to address. Taking action to prevent bullying and harassment at work can be crucial in avoiding increased levels of stress and absenteeism, low staff morale, high turnover and decreased productivity.