Coronavirus (COVID-19): Employer considerations and options 06/04/2020 The introduction of a new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough leave) was announced by the government on 20 March 2020 and further updates...
As the Christmas season came and went, employers no doubt heaved huge sighs of relief as the inevitable annual juggling of competing holiday requests was over for a few short months. However, as we now edge towards spring,...
There are many situations where an employee or employer may want to vary an employment contract or even terminate them altogether, but what are the pitfalls involved? Can an employer change a contract? Any change to an...
Under the Equality Act 2010, it is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace if they have one of the nine ‘protected characteristics’. In this article we explain what the protected characteristics...
When economic conditions become challenging or you plan to take your business in a different direction, you are likely to review your staffing arrangements. If you are thinking of restructuring your business and will need to...
Recruitment processes can only tell you so much about a job applicant. If an individual is active on social media, surely it is prudent for recruiting employers to examine their online profile to find out more? The practice...
Restrictive covenants are a valuable device for employers keen to protect their commercial interests when a key member of staff leaves. They enable restrictions to be placed on what employees can do in the months following...
There have been some significant cases in employment law recently, with further developments expected this year as several ongoing cases work their way through the appeals system. There are also increases to pay rates and...
With reports about differences in pay between high profile men and women seemingly in the news on a daily basis at the moment, there cannot be many people in the UK who have not wondered how their pay compares to colleagues...
As school leavers and graduates compete with an aging population who need or want to work longer, there is an increasing risk to employers of employees bringing claims against them for age discrimination where they believe...