This is a reminder for businesses to budget and plan for the forthcoming change to the National Living Wage banding. Currently, the National Living Wage (NLW) applies to workers who…
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Coined in 2004 by a psychologist working for a holiday company, ‘Blue Monday’ rolls around every year on the third Monday in January and is often dubbed ‘the most depressing…
Proposals were announced today (12 January 2024), that would see changes to the laws around time off for paternity leave, which if go ahead are expected to come into force…
Currently, individuals on maternity leave, adoption leave, or shared parental leave should be given first refusal of any suitable alternative employment available if they have been put at risk of…
In this article we provide an employment law timeline, and include details of proposed developments that businesses need to be aware of in the months ahead. Confirmed New Employment Legislation…
Last month, the Government announced how it will legislate reforms to both the Working Time Regulations (WTR) and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. This follows recent…
The recent allegations against Russell Brand in the mainstream media have highlighted the importance of workplace safety, an employer’s duty of care and the need for strong whistleblowing policies for…
Uber’s integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) facial recognition for driver verification has sparked controversy, alleging racial discrimination against drivers. This case has not yet been heard in tribunal; however, it…
There are several Bills which are likely to impact employers over the coming months. Here we provide an A-Z guide on each of the Bills to help you to easily…
UK is currently enjoying high temperatures; and whilst there is no law for a minimum or maximum workplace temperature, there is an approved Code of Practice and guidance by the…
