employment law

It’s that time of year again in which employers have to familiarise themselves with the increases in compensation limits, statutory payments and the National Minimum Wage. The new rates for 2018/2019 are as follows: Statutory…

There are many reasons why an employee may be required to take time off work, but did you know that mental health conditions are now the most common work-related illness? Workplace absences can range from…

The BBC has been back in the news this month following the damaging revelations regarding the inequality of pay between male and female presenters.  It is alleged that the BBC forced presenters to form companies…

You have unlikely escaped the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which will take effect on 25 May 2018. We look at what this means for businesses and employers. Currently, the UK relies on the Data Protection…

Employers should be aware of the impending changes to payments in lieu of notice (PILON), National Minimum Wage (NMW) and Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP). From April 2018, taxation of redundancy payments in relation to payments…

It is unlikely that you have escaped the news that the BBC’s China Editor, Carrie Gracie, resigned from her role, citing pay inequality. It was uncovered that male international editors were earning more than Ms…

It’s the time of year when companies are gearing up for their office Christmas party – we hand out our top tips for employers to ensure fun for all. The office Christmas party is traditionally…

As of May 2014, ACAS Early Conciliation has become a mandatory requirement. But what exactly does this mean for employers and employees? Save from a limited number of claims, an individual who wishes to bring…

Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service for employers and employees alike has published new guidance on supporting working parents and trans employees. Supporting working parents with ill or premature babies The new advice published…

Last month it was announced that the imposition of employment tribunal fees was unlawful – great news for employees, but what does this mean for employers? Employment tribunal fees were first introduced in the summer…