Employment Law Updates

He’s Making a List…..He’s Checking it Twice…..but at this year’s Office Christmas party will YOUR staff be naughty or will they be nice? It might only be the beginning of November, but many employers are already planning this year’s Christmas party and they are no doubt hopeful that this festive season will be an enjoyable […]

In the last two decades, increasing attention has been drawn to issues of sexual harassment both in and beyond the workplace. This has culminated in The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023, which received royal assent on the 18th of September. Alongside established harassment and bullying laws, this bill promises harsh sentences for […]

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 recently received royal assent, meaning it’s expected to come into effect around September 2024. It follows a series of developments intended to give workers in uncertain job roles more agency. This includes increases to National Minimum Wage and protections for unpaid carers and parents. The bill similarly […]

Employment law is vast, with regulations applying to a huge range of legal aspects. This is partly because there are differences in employment law for employers and employees. However, UK employment law has more complications due to constant updates and new requirements. In this blog, we’ll be shedding light on the ways employment law is […]

With the Employment Relations Flexible Working Bill receiving royal assent in July, workers will soon have greater autonomy over how they work. As a result, there are certain considerations employers must account for when the bill is passed into law. In the interim, employers can also put measures into place to account for these changes. […]

Many organisations host volunteers to undertake a range of responsibilities and to provide work experience. The types of organisations that can host volunteers includes charities, not for profits, public sector organisations and private sector enterprises. The activities volunteers engage in can also vary greatly depending on the industry. Nevertheless, volunteers and interns are all treated […]

Generally, an employee who has completed the applicable qualifying period of service has the right not to be unfairly dismissed.  For these purposes, the employee must have been dismissed in one of three ways: termination by the employer, expiry of a limited-term contract or constructive dismissal (section 95(1), ERA 1996. The dismissal of a qualifying […]