Employment Law Updates

In a controversial vote in the Welsh Parliament on Tuesday 5 October 2021, the Labour-led Welsh government voted to introduce compulsory COVID passes for individuals attending large gatherings. NHS COVID Pass Compulsory from 11 October 2021 Today (11 October 2021) sees the introduction of the NHS COVID Pass in Wales requiring all over 198s to […]

The UK Government announced its plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right and has published its proposals to reform the existing flexible working legislation. On 30 June 2014, the UK Government extended the Right to Request Flexible Working for parents and certain other carers to all employees with 26 […]

There is currently no legislation that allows employers outside of the regulated care home sector in England to impose mandatory vaccination without an employee’s express consent.  We explore the risks of a no jab, no job approach. We previously looked at the different approaches being adopted by governments across the UK in relation to mandatory vaccines and vaccine […]

There is currently no legislation that allows employers outside of the regulated care home sector in England to impose mandatory vaccination without an employee’s express consent.  We explore the risks of a no jab, no job approach. We previously looked at the different approaches being adopted by governments across the UK in relation to mandatory vaccines and vaccine […]

Covid-19 has created many challenges but one of the most contentious is the introduction of mandatory vaccines for Care Workers in England and vaccine passports in Scotland. Scientists have told us that the COVD-19 vaccine is very effective at preventing serious ill health and hospitalisation but that it does not prevent somebody from contracting COVID […]

In a commission arrangement where an employer has any form of discretion, an employee has the right for that discretion to be exercised rationally and in good faith. Mr Sharma was employed as a Business Development Manager by Lily Communications Ltd. During his recruitment in 2019, the employer’s commission scheme was discussed. Mr Sharma was […]

As lockdown restrictions continues to ease across the UK, we consider the legal implications for employers on workers returning to offices and the steps they should be taking to mitigate risks. The Easing of Lockdown Restrictions As Coronavirus continues to impact the day-to-day operations of businesses across the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced […]

Until 30 June 2021, the UK government will continue contributing 80% of an employee’s wages for furloughed employees, capped at £2,500, but from 1 July this contribution will reduce on a sliding scale until the scheme ends at the end of September. For July, employers will only be able to claim 70% of wages for […]