03 August 2022
Employment

Atypical workers: Holiday not based on hours worked

Calculating holiday leave and pay for atypical workers has always been a complex topic. Previously many organisations ‘rolled up’ holiday pay for such workers meaning that they received enhanced salary instead of leave, but this was ruled unlawful following a decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in 2006.

02 August 2022
Employment

No implied term protecting against firing and re-hiring

In the recent case of Tesco Stores Ltd v USDAW and ors, the Court of Appeal has allowed Tesco’s appeal against the High Court’s decision to grant an injunction restraining it from firing and re-hiring employees in order to remove a ‘permanent’ contractual entitlement to enhanced pay.

27 July 2022
Employment

On strike: Industrial action questions answered

This summer has seen a surge in industrial action largely related to rising inflation and the hugely publicised cost of living crisis. Further planned strikes are currently due to go ahead on 27 July, 30 July, 18 August and 20 August. This is expected to cause severe disruption and we answer some commonly asked questions regarding industrial action below.

14 July 2022
Employment

Key considerations when undertaking a redundancy process

Recently, many employers have been considering restructuring their business, particularly in light of the global pandemic and various ways of working. We explore the considerations when undertaking a fair redundancy process.

11 July 2022
Employment

Apprenticeships: The answer to UK talent shortage?

The UK seems to be suffering from a shortage of talent. Some believe that apprenticeships could be the answer to this shortage of talent. When we think of the speed of change in the world of work and in the economy, it becomes clear that there is an eternal need for learning and development.

11 July 2022
Employment

Fit note changes: Proving employee sickness

A change in the law from 1 July 2022 increases opportunities for employees to be signed off work when sick.

06 July 2022
Privacy and Data Protection

Data protection: moving in a ‘new direction’ for the UK?

There have been many developments in data protection over the last few years, ranging from the implementation of the GDPR, the result of the decision in the case of Schrems II and new agreements and processes for international data transfers.

01 July 2022
Immigration

Preparing for sponsor compliance visits

The Home Office suspended all points-based system sponsor compliance and assessment visits during the Covid-19 pandemic whilst lockdown restrictions were in effect. Sponsor compliance visits have now resumed. and it appears that the Home Office is attempting to make up for lost time.

28 June 2022
Privacy and Data Protection

DSAR: Do I need to provide names if requested?

Under GDPR employees have the right to request access to their personal data from their employer called a DSAR. Many employers refer to groups rather than names. A recent case could have some impact on the way this is interpreted in UK GDPR.

22 June 2022
Employment

EAT clarifies worker test in employment status decision

Employment status and how it is determined has been an issue that has vexed the courts recently, with cases in both the employment and tax tribunals.

20 June 2022
Employment

6 ways to lawfully cover workers on strike

A strike is underway which is being dubbed the biggest rail strike in modern history. So what can employers, whose workers are due to strike, do to cover the tasks of the striking workers?

17 June 2022
Employment

What are employer’s obligations during a heatwave?

During the summer, employers can come across employee issues relating to the heat and hot weather. How can employers handle hot weather and what are employer obligations during a heatwave?

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