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New Deal talking points: How quickly can Labour implement its New Deal for Working People?

05 July 2024

The Labour Party has promised the biggest “upgrade” to rights at work for a generation. But how quickly will it happen?

‘ETO’ reasons must entail changes in workforce

06 February 2017

A recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) serves as a useful reminder of how employers can fairly dismiss employees for an economic, technical or organisational (“ETO”) reason following a TUPE transfer.

Workforce testing – FAQs for employers

14 March 2022

With an ageing national workforce how can employers meet the challenge of ill health amongst older workers?

24 May 2023

A growing number of older people at work could mean more employees experiencing health issues and increased focus on health-related benefits as part of the reward package. We explore the employment law considerations and share five practical tips.

Is early workforce consultation required for small scale redundancies?

12 December 2023

In a decision with potentially significant implications for employers, the EAT has indicated that the lack of ‘general workforce consultation’ at a formative stage in a small-scale redundancy exercise could taint the fairness of the process.

The Future of Work Hub’s 2024 report: ‘Strategic priorities shaping the workforce and HR agenda in 2024 and beyond’ is here!

31 January 2024

The world of work is undergoing profound and extensive disruption. Large-scale trends are transforming work, workforces and workplaces. The legacy of the pandemic has combined with a tense economic and social landscape, presenting businesses with significant challenges. How can businesses best navigate this increasingly complex environment? And, if you are in HR or have people responsibilities, what are the key strategic issues and areas of priority action for 2024 and beyond?

In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 4 - Workforce consultation in the EAT and redundancy protection legislation

12 February 2024

Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.

Unveiling the Struggles of Hong Kong’s Invisible Workforce

12 March 2024

According to government statistics as of 2022, there are more than 338,000 foreign domestic workers (“FDWs”) in Hong Kong, which accounts for almost 5% of Hong Kong’s population. Nearly 10% of households in Hong Kong depend on FDWs for housekeeping and to look after their family members. As such, FDWs are more than just employees; they are the backbone of many households. However, despite the significant role they play in our society, FDWs face a myriad of challenges. This article explores the legal and social challenges they must navigate.

Older workers as a solution to talent shortage: Hong Kong Labour Department launches Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme to “unleash potential” of elderly and middle-aged workforce

14 August 2024

On 15 July, the Labour Department launched a three-year Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme (“REA Scheme”) to incentivise ‘elderly and middle-aged’ people to rejoin the workforce.

A teaser from Theresa - workers on company boards

25 July 2016

One of the early surprises of Theresa May’s premiership was her extraordinary pledge that employees should be represented on company boards.

New PAYE and NIC rules for ‘off-payroll’ workers in public sector confirmed

29 November 2016

In May 2016, the Government published a consultation paper outlining proposals to amend the IR35 legislation for workers who provide services, via a personal services company (“PSC”), to a public sector engager, whether directly or through a third party (such as an employment agency or outsourcing firm).

Clarification on tax changes for the public sector ‘off-payroll’ workers

22 February 2017

HM Revenue & Customs has issued guidance on forthcoming changes to the IR35 rules where workers provide their services to a public authority through a personal services company (“PSC”), i.e. a company owned and controlled by the worker.

Science and technology committee calls for free movement of skilled workers

31 July 2018

To some of us, science has an ethereal power. It creates and changes the rules rather than simply being bound by then. So it comes as no surprise that the science and technology committee has suggested free movement of scientists (and all skilled workers) to the UK. Albeit for only 180 days.

The new EU Posting of Workers Directive – implications for employers

01 November 2018

New EU legislation adopted earlier this year aims to establish a balanced framework with regard to the protection of workers posted from one EU country to another and the freedom to provide services. What might be the impact on employers in the UK, and how could this be affected by Brexit?

Employment status decision – National Gallery experts are workers

23 April 2019

Continuing the trend of cases about employment status, a group of expert educators who worked for the National Gallery have been found to be workers by an Employment Judge (“EJ”).

Holiday does not need to be prorated for term-time workers

12 August 2019

The Court of Appeal has held that holiday entitlement and pay for workers on permanent contracts should not be prorated to reflect the fact that they work on a “part-year” basis.

Brexit deal – implications for employment law and workers’ rights

21 October 2019

Boris Johnson is currently trying to get his Brexit deal through the UK Parliament. If he succeeds, what are the key implications for UK employment law and workers’ rights?

Tribunal finds that 'workers' transfer under TUPE

28 November 2019

In a surprise decision, with potentially wide-ranging ramifications, an Employment Tribunal (“ET”) has found that “workers”, as well as traditional “employees”, transfer under TUPE.

Increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge spells trouble for businesses who employ migrant workers

17 March 2020

The new chancellor delivered a budget last week that was stock full of crowd pleasing spending promises. Unfortunately, it looks like it will be non-EU (and soon to be EU) nationals and the companies who employ them who will be footing the bill for them, via an increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

Government’s immigration stance on frontline workers proves controversial

01 June 2020

On 1 May the Home Office published an expanded list of COVID-19 frontline workers’ occupations entitling them and their family members to a free and automatic one-year extension of leave. However, the measures announced to-date just serve to highlight that considerably more needs to be done