Employment Law Archives

The Hidden Cost of Working from Home

A recent study by the University of Warsaw has shed light on a significant issue facing remote workers in the UK. The research indicates that individuals who work entirely from…

EAT Decision: When Does a Volunteer Become a Worker?

In a significant decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has decided that a volunteer can be classified as a worker if they are entitled to remuneration for their activities. This…

Can Out Of Work Criminal Allegations Justify Dismissal?

Dealing with an employee who has been arrested, charged, or convicted of an offence unrelated to their work is undeniably a challenging task for any employer. It’s a situation that…

Enhanced Redundancy Protections

Effective from April 6, 2024, the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 extend the existing statutory protection against redundancy. These regulations now safeguard pregnant women,…

Your Guide to the New Flexible Working Code

On 6 April 2024, the new Code of Practice on flexible working requests came into force.. This aligns with the enactment of the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which…

New Regulations Alter Statutory Paternity Leave

The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/329) apply specifically to children expected to be born or adopted after 6 April 2024, or whose placement for adoption or entry into…

Disabled Council Employee Awarded £4.6 Million

An employment tribunal has recently ruled in favour of a disabled council employee, granting her a substantial £4.6 million following her dismissal while on sick leave. The employee, who suffers…

New Rates: National Minimum Wage

Effective 1 April 2024, the increased national minimum wage rates are as follows:

Red Card for Manchester United: Employee Pay Data Breach

Manchester United is currently caught in legal proceedings stemming from a data breach in 2018. The breach occurred when the football club inadvertently sent a single file containing sensitive information,…

Sharing Personal Data in Mental Health Emergencies for Employers

The ICO has released guidance to assist employers in understanding the permissible sharing of personal data during mental health crises in the workplace. The guidance emphasizes that data protection should…

Boots Abandons Hybrid Working

Highstreet store, Boots has officially announced the termination of its hybrid work policy, which allowed full-time office employees to work remotely for two days per week. Starting September 1, 2024,…

Update: Vento Bands increase

On 25 March 2024, increases to the Vento bands were made. The vento bands are what dictates the compensation awarded in employment tribunal cases for injury to feelings for discrimination.…

2023 Whistleblowing Report: Nearly a Quarter More Calls than 2022

Protect, a whistleblowing charity, has disclosed a notable rise in whistleblowing calls. In 2023, there was a 23% increase compared to the previous year. Of those who reached out to…

Unpaid Carer’s Leave: New Regulations Take Effect

On 29 February 2024, the Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/251) were enacted, a milestone in employee rights in England, Wales and Scotland. These regulations introduced unpaid carer’s leave from…

Breaking Barriers: EHRC’s Guidance on Menopause in the Workplace

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released guidance on February 22, 2024, addressing the often-overlooked topic of menopause in the workplace. The resource aims to equip employers with the…

Unlocking Compliance: The Home Office’s Latest Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks

On February 8, 2024, the Home Office released an updated version of its Employer’s Guide to right to work checks. This latest edition brings significant changes and clarifications aimed at…

524 Employers Named for Minimum Wage Violations

On February 20, 2024, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) unveiled a list of 524 employers who fell short of meeting the national minimum wage (NMW) following investigations conducted…

CIPD’s Guide to Neuroinclusion

On February 20, 2024, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) released a comprehensive guide aimed at fostering neuroinclusion within the workplace, focusing mainly on autism and ADHD. The…

MoJ consults on “modest” £55 fee for employment tribunal claims

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a consultation on the re-introduction of fees for employment tribunal claims and appeals for the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The consultation proposes a “modest” £55…

New guidance on the public sector equality duty

The government published non statutory guidance on the public sector equality duty (PSED) in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. The guidance reports on the following:- · Covers what…

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The Hidden Cost of Working from Home

EAT Decision: When Does a Volunteer Become a Worker?

Can Out Of Work Criminal Allegations Justify Dismissal?

Enhanced Redundancy Protections

Your Guide to the New Flexible Working Code

New Regulations Alter Statutory Paternity Leave

Disabled Council Employee Awarded £4.6 Million

New Rates: National Minimum Wage

Red Card for Manchester United: Employee Pay Data Breach

Sharing Personal Data in Mental Health Emergencies for Employers

Boots Abandons Hybrid Working

Update: Vento Bands increase

2023 Whistleblowing Report: Nearly a Quarter More Calls than 2022

Unpaid Carer’s Leave: New Regulations Take Effect

Breaking Barriers: EHRC’s Guidance on Menopause in the Workplace

Unlocking Compliance: The Home Office’s Latest Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks

524 Employers Named for Minimum Wage Violations

CIPD’s Guide to Neuroinclusion

MoJ consults on “modest” £55 fee for employment tribunal claims

New guidance on the public sector equality duty