Changes to the current apprenticeship system
The government has recently announced an overhaul of the UK’s apprenticeship system. A new growth and skills levy will replace…
What employment law changes can we expect from the new Labour government?
The new Employment Rights Bill introduced by the Labour Party, as part of the recent King’s Speech, proclaims a significant…
DSEAR
DSEAR stands for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 which is concerned with protection to employees, and to members…
Employment Tribunal Case Law – How Far Should Reasonable Adjustments Extend?
In Cairns v Royal Mail Group, the Claimant was employed as a postal delivery person on outdoor duties. He could…
Allocation of Tips
New legislation on allocation of tips and the corresponding Code of Practice is set come into force on the 1st…
Employment Tribunal Case Law – Sexual Harassment
An important case recently heard in the Employment Tribunal highlights the importance of training managers on anti-harassment policies, and what…
King’s Speech
In Wednesday’s King’s Speech, Labour had set out the legislative agenda for their first months in government. Worker’s rights were…
Employment Tribunal Case Law – National Minimum Wage
In the case of Taylor’s Services Ltd v HRMC, zero-hours workers travelled to farms around the country providing poultry services….
New Sexual Harassment Legislation to Take Effect – Are You Ready?
On the 26 October 2024, The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force, amending the…