How will the 2015 General Election affect employment law?
In the run up to the 2015 General Election on Thursday 7 May, we take a look at the main political parties and some of their plans in relation to employment law should they come to power. Only time...
View ArticleWith the election over, what next for zero hours contracts?
We look at the Hospitality sector to find out… Figures published earlier in the year by the Office for National Statistics showed that 53% of employers in the “accommodation and food” sector made use...
View ArticleSection 21 Notices and the dreaded Deregulation Act 2015
For private residential landlords the ironically named Deregulation Act 2015 is about to make life - in particular the Section 21 Notice procedure – a little bit more complicated. As any landlord will...
View ArticleHave you ever said anything negative about your employer on Facebook?
#seemedfunnyatthetime If so you may not ‘like’ the recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in The British Waterways Board v Smith[2015] UKEAT/0004/15. In this case the EAT found a...
View Article10 questions to ask your solicitor when offered a Settlement Agreement?
What happens if I do not sign? What amount of money am I being offered and what am I entitled to anyway? Put another way, what is my financial incentive to sign? I have been offered X but I would like...
View ArticleIndirect Discrimination and protected characteristics
A recent decision in the European Court of Justice (CHEZ Razpredelenie Bulgaria C-83/14, 16 July 2015) is going to have an important impact on how employers view indirect discrimination as a claim may...
View ArticleCourt of Appeal rules Employment Tribunal fees are here to stay…but are they?
Previously free, in July 2013 Employment Tribunal fees were introduced for those wishing to issue a claim. Claims are divided into: Type Claim (examples) Fee A Unlawful deductions, Statutory Redundancy...
View ArticleTravel time is “working time” (for some)
In an interesting development for those who have no fixed or regular place of work, the European Court of Justice recently ruled that the time spent travelling between their home and the premises of...
View ArticleDoes the increased National Living Wage just mean more expensive coffee?
This week the BBC reported that Whitbread, the owners of The Premier Inn and Costa Coffee (amongst other things), may increase some prices to counter the cost of the National Living Wage (see:...
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Consumer Rights Act 2015
From 1st October 2015 the new Consumer Rights Act 2015 aims to make consumer rights clearer. Covering everything from the sale of goods, services, digital content and more, the intent is to require...
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Have you been offered a settlement agreement?
News out today shows unemployment has fallen to 6.8%*. If you lose your job, finding a new one is a priority. The uncertain time between old and new jobs can be unsettling. This is why it is important...
View ArticlePrivate Landlords & Residential Possession Proceedings
With an estimated 1.4 million private residential landlords in the UK, the lettings sector continues to grow. Whether you are a landlord with one property or a portfolio of properties, you can...
View ArticleLate payment of commercial debts and the increase in court fees
From 09 March 2015, court fees for claims over £10,000 have gone up again. Such claims now require a court fee equivalent to 5% of the value of the claim (or 4.5% for online claims) to be paid on...
View ArticleHow can employers monitor email and internet use?
Improper use of email and the internet by employees can lead to issues ranging from job performance problems, damage to business reputation, loss of business and all manner of other offences. It is...
View ArticleThe National Insurance Fund – How to recover money owed when your employer is...
In addition to a claim against their insolvent employer, ex-employees may consider a claim to the National Insurance Fund to recover certain sums of money owed. In summary: Claim Details Salary arrears...
View ArticleAlleged misconduct – the role of HR in a disciplinary procedure
For a conduct dismissal to be fair an employer must (at the time of dismissal): Believe the employee to be guilty of misconduct; Have reasonable grounds for believing the employee was guilty of that...
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