Do you know what you need to change in relation to your flexible working policy? Are you aware of your obligations under new legislation coming in next year concerning zero hours and agency staff? Did you check to see what has changed on the definition of disability? Do you know...

The Supreme Court have issued a judgement which has the potential to increase an employer’s liability for historic holiday pay In short, the case concerned the Police officers who had brought claims for underpayment of holiday pay after having historically received basic pay during annual leave.  You will already be...

A complete round up of employment law as it stands - a comprehensive guide in plain English. All you need to know about upcoming changes and what has changed in the employment law landscape over the last year, including changes to: Discrimination Unfair dismissal Annual leave Sick pay Flexible working...

The judgment of the recent case of Mr K Ahmed v National Westminster Bank plc demonstrates that, whilst there can be consequences for not following the correct dismissal procedure, it does not always result in significant, or even any, compensation being due. Facts of the Case Mr Ahmed was employed...

If the belief that an employee is malingering is wrong, watch out, it might be discrimination. A case in the Appeal Tribunal has outlined that a genuine mistaken opinion that an employee is malingering can be disability discrimination.  The type of discrimination concerned is discrimination from something arising as a...

Everything you wanted to know about redundancy but were afraid to ask. Darren Sherborne and Trula Brunsdon will be running a 3 hour redundancy masterclass on Tuesday 1 November. Whether you’ve never dealt with redundancy before, or need a refresher, this session will assist HR professionals, owner managers and Operations...

The Queen’s Passing - what to expect in the workplace It is with great sadness we write this update. Whilst no details have been announced yet, the following is what to expect in terms of the workplace.  It is expected that employers will wish to voluntarily cooperate with national arrangements....

In July 2022, the government announced a review of arrangements for dealing with the menopause at work.  This followed the publication of a report in November 21 making 10 recommendations for workplaces concerning the same subject. The debate has then erupted calling for special leave to be introduced for women...

Settlement agreements We are frequently contacted by employees who have been offered a settlement agreement by their employer. Sometimes people are aware that this was on the cards, for example if the company have announced a programme of redundancies, but for others it can come like a bolt out of...

After discussions between rail companies and unions failed to reach agreement over pay, there are planned rail strikes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this week. If they go ahead, which currently seems likely despite last minute talks, it will disrupt the travel plans of millions. Many of those affected will...