What does the Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement mean for businesses?
The practice known as ‘fire and rehire’, where employers consult with the workforce about changes to contracts and if the proposed changes cannot be agreed, force them through, has been under the spotlight in the […]
EU Reform Bill – Key Predictions for HR
The sunset of the current retained EU law and the introduction of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill will potentially be another challenge that HR professionals need to contend with over the next couple of years. There’s a lot of noise from various sources on what the Bill could mean for HR and employers, and this inevitably means uncertainty.
In this session we’ll be cutting through the hype on the various sides of the debate and will be providing some thought to the potential areas of employment law up for change and what the implications may be.
The Anti-Strikes Bill | Should private sector employers be concerned?
In response to an ongoing wave of industrial strike action from public sector workers, the government has introduced a new Bill which will allow it to set the minimum levels of service which must be […]
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 […]