Is the Employment Tribunal fit for radical change to workers’ rights? August 28, 2024 All eyes are on the upcoming Employment Bill, a reform that could be seismic for employment rights. But a question that should be addressed, is the Employment Tribunal fit for this overhaul?
What’s Next: Retailer seeking appeal but does it stand a chance? August 28, 2024 Next lost a major equal pay case this week, resulting in an estimated £30m bill to foot but what does this mean for businesses? Lawyers tell City A.M. that the ruling is a "worrying precedent for employers"
Next ruling heralds employment law headache August 28, 2024 The Employment Tribunal accepted that the difference in pay rates between Next’s shop floor staff and their warehouse-based colleagues was not down to “direct discrimination” or the “conscious or subconscious influence of gender” on pay decisions. Why, then, did the retailer lose the claim brought by store staff? The answer concerns the much thornier issue [...]
Asda, Tesco and UK retailers face anxious wait after Next loses £30m equal pay claim August 27, 2024 Britain's supermarkets face an anxious wait after fashion retailer Next lost a major legal battle today over unequal pay in its UK operations.
‘Right to disconnect’ plans must offer firms flexibility, experts warn August 20, 2024 The government’s plan to give workers the ‘right to disconnect’ must offer companies some flexibility when it comes to implementing the changes, experts have warned. Staff who are frequently contacted by their bosses outside of their work day could be granted thousands more in compensation cash from employment tribunals under new worker reforms, The Times [...]
Grounded verdict: Tribunal kicks out British Airways appeal in cabin crew case August 15, 2024 British Airways has had its appeal over a key section of the Equality Act kicked out by the Tribunal today, an appeal that saw intervention from the Government
Bolt drivers to be guaranteed national living wage while remaining self-employed August 1, 2024 Bolt has launched a scheme that will guarantee its drivers are paid the national living wage in the UK despite remaining self-employed.
Fasten Your Seatbelts: UK government intervenes in British Airways appeal in cabin crew case July 24, 2024 The UK Government intervenes as British Airways faces legal action over 'fire and rehire' practices during the covid pandemic
British celebrities vs HMRC IR35: What is going on? July 4, 2024 Yet another famous name has been in the headlines this past few weeks over issues with the tax authority over IR35. So what exactly is happening to British presenters and why is HMRC after them?
Manchester United finally land key hire after Premier League spening rules bite July 1, 2024 Ashworth was placed on gardening leave in February after telling Newcastle he wanted to move.