Employment Law Updates

Mental health awareness week (14th-20th May 2018) focuses on stress and how we cope with it. This blog will look at helping employers and employees create a mentally healthy working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. What is mental health? Mental health includes a person’s emotional, physiological and social well-being. It affects how we think, […]

This complaint was brought by Haywood who was dismissed after being made redundant by her employers, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In this case the claimant had worked for the NHS for over 30 years as an associate director of business development. The provisions of her employment contract ensured that she was entitled […]

This year Ramadan begins on the 16th May and will last for 30 days, until the 14th June. Ramadan is the 9thmonth of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran. Throughout this period, Muslims will fast and engage in extra prayers and […]

The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled it is not discriminatory to refuse a new father enhanced pay whilst on shared parental leave. In Ali v Capita Customer Management the judge held that the Employment Tribunal (ET) had failed to take into consideration the purpose of paid maternity leave when it reached its decision and ruled that […]

One of the biggest concerns for small business owners is the skills gap as the UK is soon set to leave the EU. Recruitment website Totaljobs.com have produced research identifying 2 out of 3 employees have moved on due to lack of development opportunities and training. Providing your employees with training and further education opportunities […]

April is always one of the busiest months of the year in the world of employment law. Here is a summary of the key updates employers should be aware of: (1) National Living Wage & National Minimum Wage The NLW is to increase from £7.50 to £7.83 per hour while the NMW will increase as followed: […]

As an employer, you will eventually experience a disgruntled ex-employee. The problem with an angry former employee is they pose a risk to your business. Therefore, the sooner this situation is addressed, the better. All employers should ensure they take the following steps: (1)    Arrange An exit interview with the employee When an employee hands in […]

Everyone loves a bank holiday, unless you are an employer trying to work out your obligations and your employee’s rights. As we approach the Easter bank holiday, here is what you need to know: (1)  There is no statutory right for employees to have bank holidays off work. An employee’s right to time off will […]