employment law

The Government has published its latest ‘name and shame’ list of 230 employers which failed to comply with the rules on the National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage. The Government has published its latest ‘name and…

The Supreme Court has announced that the imposition of employment tribunal fees is unlawful; our employment solicitor Alex Pearce explains. The judgment by the Supreme Court overturned rulings in both the High Court and the…

The Taylor Review was published on 11 July 2017 and considers how employment practices need to alter in order to keep in line with modern business models. The review identifies seven steps towards fair and…

The summer holidays are finally upon us, but it’s not just the parents who struggle with the stress of this time of year – it is also an employer’s nightmare. The summer holidays can be…

After a key case was brought to the Court of Appeal recently, we delve deeper into what exactly whistleblowing is and the rights of those who ‘blow the whistle’. In June 2013, whistleblowing laws were…

After Uber fires employees as a result of sexual harassment claims, we take a look at the legal aspects of these kinds of cases and how to deal with them. You will have no doubt…

With the general election just over 2 weeks away, we have a brief look at the three main parties’ manifestos with regards to how they might impact employment law. Conservatives  National Living Wage to be…

It has been ruled that care workers who are required to sleep in a client’s home are entitled to be paid the national minimum wage for all hours worked – including hours spent asleep. The…

PM Theresa May took the country by surprise by announcing a snap general election for 8 June. We look at how employers should tackle the talk of politics in the workplace. With the general election…

Employment law is a fast-changing area and as an employer, you must stay up to date with developments to ensure that you are acting lawfully. NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE AND NATIONAL LIVING WAGE ALIGNED The review…