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Employment Case Law Update November 2021
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Wrongful dismissal Hovis Limited v Louton The
Fire and Rehire Rules (Employers’ Guide)
‘Fire and rehire’ refers to when an employer dismisses an employee and rehires them on new terms. The new terms are generally less favourable for the individual than under their
Employing Digital Nomads
Developments in modern technology, not to mention the significant shift to home-working brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to more and more UK employers being open to flexible
Maternity Discrimination (Employers’ Guide)
The law protects women in the workplace from unfair treatment and dismissal for the duration of their pregnancy and whilst they are on maternity leave. As an employer, you have
Hiring Contractors (Employers’ Guide)
How an individual is employed by an organisation to undertake work, for example, on an employed or self-employed basis, will be key in determining the legal rights and responsibilities between
Employment Case Law Update October 2021
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Unfair dismissal Mrs A Rodin v Dhillons
National Minimum Wage Rates
National minimum wage National minimum wage rates are set to increase with effect from April 2022. The new minimum hourly rates are as follows: Age Rate from 1 April
How Much is SSP Per Day? (Employers’ Guide)
If an employee is unfit for work, by law, they may be entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP). This is the minimum amount of money an employer is legally obliged
Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts can play an important role in protecting an organisation’s commercial interests and managing risks when an employee leaves the business. While implied contract terms provide
Hiring Agency Workers
Temporary and agency workers are a part of an organisation’s workforce who are not engaged permanently. This guidance provides an overview of the legal considerations for employers when hiring agency
Menopause in the Workplace (HR Advice)
Helping women feel supported in their workplace as they experience the menopause is beneficial both to employees and employers. But following a number of recent tribunal claims against employers for
Employee Monitoring: Legal Guide for Employers
Employee monitoring has reportedly increased exponentially over the last six months or so, and a recent survey by the union Prospect identified 32 percent of employees being under surveillance whilst
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