It is now 4 years since tribunal fees were introduced in the employment and employment appeals tribunal (previously there was no charge). The Government’s aim was to transfer part of…
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The Government is considering introducing more legal protection for expectant and new mothers who feel forced out of their jobs. New consultation will look into strengthening the existing law against…
Following the recent employment tribunals of City Sprint, Uber and Deliveroo workers, what is the future of the gig economy? For several years, the gig economy and self-employment in the…
A number of significant employment law decisions will be made this year that could impact UK employers and workers. Here are a few to watch out for: Employment status The…
The government has published its final draft of The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017. Parliament will now have to approve the Regulations before they come into…
Significant changes to employment law will come into force next year. From gender pay gap reporting to the apprenticeship levy, here are some of the key changes for 2017: Trade…
At the Conservative party conference last weekend, Brexit minister David Davis announced that The Great Repeal Bill would be introduced that would mean European Union law ceases to apply from…
Following protests by its workers, takeaway delivery company Deliveroo has announced it will withdraw plans to make staff take on new contracts, which would have seen them earning less than…
A French design engineer who was sacked from her job for not removing her headscarf was a victim of discrimination, the European Court of Justice heard. After being sacked from her…
While there has been much speculation about what the impact of an EU exit will be on UK employment law, the new Brexit secretary has promised that there will be…
