Recognition of trade unions | An employer’s summary guide to the process
It’s been impossible to escape the effects of industrial action recently with staff from organisations across the UK walking out over pay, conditions and pensions. While such action is more common in the public sector, […]
Implementing a four-day working week | Considerations for HR teams
While the results of the four-day working week UK pilot won’t be announced until next month (February), we’ve summarised what we know so far and considered the potential legal considerations for UK organisations if they […]
Harpur Trust v Brazel | Government launches new holiday pay consultation
Issues surrounding the provision of holiday pay and entitlement have once again hit the headlines as the government have launched a consultation in response the Supreme Court’s decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel. The consultation, […]
Allowing employees to work from abroad | The legal considerations for HR
A few years ago, the idea of working from anywhere in the world seemed like a pipe dream. As we’ve seen in 2022 however, the growing prevalence of remote work has made it a real […]
How to Calculate Holiday Entitlement and Pay | urgent update for employers
The highly anticipated judgement from the Harpur Trust v Brazel case has sparked much conversation – and confusion – amongst employers and HR professionals. This webinar covers the background to the case, a breakdown of the Supreme Court’s decision and our recommended approach for calculating holiday entitlement and pay for variable hour workers going forward.
Are employees automatically entitled to a day off for the Queen’s funeral?
Are employees automatically entitled to a day off for the Queen’s funeral? Whilst the nation is going through a period of mourning in light of Queen Elizabeth II’s recent death, thoughts turn to her state […]
The practicalities of employing and dismissing apprentices
Organisations employ apprentices for any number of reasons, with one of the primary considerations being the potential for cost savings given that a lower minimum wage applies specifically for apprentices aged under 19, or aged […]
Maintaining Standards of Care | preparing for the new CQC framework
Watch this free, on-demand webinar now from our sister company, WorkNest to find out how care providers can get prepared for upcoming CQC changes and ensure current workforce pressures aren’t compromising care service standards.
Harpur Trust v Brazel | Supreme Court confirms pro-rating holiday pay for part-year workers is unlawful
The long-awaited decision of the Supreme Court in the holiday entitlement and pay case of Harpur Trust v Brazel has now arrived. The facts are straightforward – Ms Brazel is a music teacher employed on a permanent […]
Industrial action – New legislation laid before Parliament
With rail workers recently staging strikes across the country and other sectors set to follow suit this summer, employers are naturally concerned by the increasing prevalence of industrial action and strikes affecting their business. Whether […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – May 2022
Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Mendy v […]
Medical leave for painful menstruation – guidance for employers
Following a recent announcement, Spain could be the first European country to introduce medical leave for employees suffering from severe period pain or Dysmenorrhea. The current proposal is for leave of up to three days […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – April 2022
Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Radia v […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – March 2022
Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Ljegede v […]
Employment law consequences arising from P&O
P&O dismissed 800 employees, without consultation, and replaced them with agency workers reportedly paid less than the UK National Minimum Wage (NMW). There has been public and political outcry at the situation and widespread frustration […]