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Next retail workers win equal pay claims
28 August 2024Next store workers have succeeded in their claims for equal pay after comparing themselves with warehouse workers. What does this mean for other employers, especially if you are in retail?
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Employer discriminated because of pre-employment google search
28 August 2024A recent employment tribunal decision has highlighted the dangers of “googling” a candidate. Although a search might seem easy, risks relating to discrimination and processing of personal data are less straightforward.
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New Deal talking points: New details emerge on Labour’s right to switch off
27 August 2024Reports suggest that the new Labour government is considering introducing the ‘right to switch’ off by way of a code of practice. How might this work in practice? And what can we learn from other countries?
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Linda Hynes comments on Labour’s plans to introduce the right to disconnect for People Management
Press
23 August 2024The new government has pledged to introduce a ‘right to switch off’, similar to that introduced in Ireland in 2021. Linda Hynes of the Lewis Silkin Ireland office comments on this for People Management.
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‘Good Jobs’ talking points: How is the Department for the Economy proposing to reform zero-hours contracts?
23 August 2024Zero-hours contracts have captured significant press coverage over the years because of the perceived disadvantages for workers. In Northern Ireland, the use of zero-hours contracts is likely to be restricted or limited by the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill.
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New Deal talking points: rehabilitation of offenders - will the government’s reforms fill the gaps?
20 August 2024Under the law on rehabilitation of offenders an employer cannot properly reject an application from someone because of a a conviction that has become “spent” and, if recruited, cannot properly dismiss them because of that conviction. We look at what that means in practice for both employers and people with convictions and the extent to which the government’s new Employment Rights Bill will affect things.
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‘Good Jobs’ talking points: Pregnancy redundancy protection and other enhanced family leave proposals
20 August 2024The ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill proposes to introduce enhanced family rights, including additional legal protections for pregnant employees and those returning to work following maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. What are the implications of the proposed changes for employers in Northern Ireland?
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Rayner’s crackdown on workplace harassment spells the end of the office party - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
19 August 2024Companies scramble to prepare for changes that load greater accountability on bosses
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TUPE takeaways: when is there a business transfer or service provision change?
16 August 2024In the third of our new TUPE takeaway series of articles, we discuss a recent case involving the closure of a care home and transfer of its staff and residents which raised basic questions about when TUPE is triggered.
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New Deal talking points: day one unfair dismissal rights, probationary periods and the Dutch experience
15 August 2024As employers wait for details on Labour’s plan for day one unfair dismissal rights, we explore what lessons can be learned from the Netherlands where similar rules already exist.
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‘Good Jobs’ talking points: What proposals are in place for TUPE in Northern Ireland and how does this differ from TUPE in Great Britain?
15 August 2024The Department for the Economy is proposing to introduce some - but not all - Great Britain TUPE reforms in Northern Ireland. Employers who are involved in TUPE transfers should be mindful of the proposed changes and the continuing, important differences between the jurisdictions.
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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 2024On 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.
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Far-right riots – how you can support your employees
08 August 2024The far-right riots across England and Northern Ireland are causing many to feel frightened and vulnerable. We look at your key obligations as an employer and provide top tips on how you can support your employees at this time.
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Northern Ireland: 'Good Jobs' consultation – What are the key areas for employers to consider?
01 August 2024Significant changes in employment law are envisaged in the new public consultation released by the Department for the Economy. In this insight, we highlight the key developments that employers should consider before the consultation closes on 30 September 2024.
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Companies urged to sack underperforming staff ahead of Labour’s overhaul of workers’ rights - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
Press
01 August 2024Lawyers have been advising their clients to take action in anticipation of the Government’s incoming Employment Bill, which is expected to include awarding workers’ full rights from day one. James Davies explains why companies should be reviewing probationary periods for new hires.
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New Deal talking points: Will a ban on unpaid internships make a difference?
31 July 2024One of Labour’s proposals to raise wages for workers is a long-awaited ban on unpaid internships. But when many interns should already be legally paid, will a ban be a material change?
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Two Employment Bills! Pod save the King
Podcast
23 July 2024Colin Leckey and Amy Russell-Hughes discuss the big employment law changes announced in the King's Speech on 17 July. They talk through how day 1 unfair dismissal rights are likely to be put into practice, why employers will have more collective consultation programmes and what's wrong with the plans on equal pay. And they address the key question - is the UK becoming like France but without the wine and cheese?
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 9 – Waiving future claims in settlement agreements and outsourced workers
Podcast
18 July 2024Listen 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.
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Welcome to Issue 03 of The Collective Quarterly
17 July 2024Our newest collection of articles explores the trends, opportunities and challenges faced by businesses across the creative economy, tech and science sectors. While there is often a legal aspect to each piece – we are lawyers after all - we also look beyond that to consider wider insights and ideas transforming change.