New Right to Work Rules for UK Gig Employers
The UK home Office has announced a significant change to right to work rules, extending existing legal obligations to employers engaging individuals in the gig economy or on zero-hours contracts. Under the new requirements, organisations employing workers on flexible and zero-hours contracts must now verify their immigration status before hiring them. To comply, organisations will […]
Restraint of Trade Clauses: Employer Advice
A restraint of trade clause in an employment contract can be an effective way of restricting the post-termination activities of a key or senior employee, by helping to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests if that individual’s employment comes to an end. However, not all restraint of trade clauses will be enforceable by the courts. […]