13/05/2022
On 18 March, the giant ferry operator news hit the headlines with talk of mass redundancies having been made to plug a £100 million year-on-year deficit. Reports suggested that 800 workers had been dismissed via a pre-recorded video message. No consultation process had been followed with trade unions or individuals…

21/02/2022
2021 was an eventful year for employment law, with the ongoing impacts of Covid-19, the winding down of the much relied on Furlough Scheme, and Brexit, all significantly shaping and changing legislation. So what changes to employment law can we anticipate in the rest of 2022? Changes to statutory rates…

08/12/2021
Age discrimination has been a hot topic within the workforce for many years. Discrimination is often open to interpretation and can take on many forms. Being treated different to others or just overthinking? A recent case occurred where Ms Stunell, a teenage apprentice working at a hairdressers, found herself in…

15/10/2021
#BLAM2020 #BLAWXCOVID19 #BLAW #BREAKTHESILENCE During the official month of recognition, the week of 9-15 October aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby death in the UK.  It is an opportunity for collaboration between charities and organisations to work together for change and tangible improvements in policy, research, bereavement care…

15/10/2021
In a world that is increasingly opening up to,  and learning to understand those with mental health issues, its relevant to mark a global day of recognition  especially more so due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic in both personal and work life. What is #mentalhealth? Everyone has mental…

09/09/2021
CJRS ending As businesses furiously prepare for the end of the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS / Furlough) at the end of September whilst managing the ongoing financial and practical implications of the ongoing pandemic, it is expected that there will be a surge in employment related claims. Claims…

12/08/2021
In a surprising turn of events in the Tokyo Olympics which closed last week, Simone Biles withdrew from the USA team and all round final. On your marks get set……stop If you had been keeping a close eye on the Olympics you will have heard that four time Olympic gold…

07/07/2021
Football fever firmly grips the nation today as England head to the first semi final in 25 years at Wembley, however many face missing the long awaited match due to being stuck at work. Even those who are not avid fans are tempted or distracted by the increasing social atmosphere…

17/05/2021
Hot off the press this week, on the heels of the changes to IR35 (off payroll working rules) legislation are reports that HMRC is seeking £3.6m in income tax and £1.3m in national insurance contributions from footballing legend turned pundit Gary Lineker (“Linekar”) for work he performed for the BBC…

14/05/2021
May has long been recognised as mental health awareness month, with Mental health awareness week starting every year on the second Monday in May. In a world that is increasingly opening up to, and learning to understand those with mental health issues, more so of late due to the global impact…

09/04/2021
ET Roadmap in Covid aftermath The Presidents of the Employment Tribunal’s have consulted and published a new roadmap for how Employment Tribunal proceedings will go ahead in 2021 and 2022. Pandemic pathway As a result of the global pandemic, whilst Employment Tribunal Hearings have traditionally always been heard by way…

01/04/2021
12 months and counting For over a year now, a large proportion of the UK has been working in line with COVID-19 restrictions. The first lockdown in the UK was enforced on the 23rd March 2020 where non-essential businesses and schools were forced to close in order to combat the…

29/03/2021
In a long awaited decision, thousands of Asda supermarket workers have won a major victory at the Supreme Court in their battle for equal pay. Employees can compare themselves with employees at distribution depots for the purpose of equal pay claims under the Equal Pay Act 1970 and Equality Act…

03/03/2021
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the extended scheme will help millions through "the challenging months ahead", as the country plans life after lockdown. In additional welcome news, some 600,000 more self-employed people will also be eligible for government help as access to grants is widened for those who previously were…

04/02/2021
Since March 2020, employment practitioners have seen an influx in instructions from employees and employers relating to settlement agreements. With fast-paced changes necessary, due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, never before has it been more crucial to find a solution to ensure the continuing viability of a business…

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