P&O Ferries’ Redundancies – what does the law say?
March 23, 2022P&O Ferries’ recently made 800 redundancies which raises serious questions as to the legality of mass redundancy with immediate effect.
Fire and Rehire tactics – Greater scrutiny for employers
March 16, 2022Following a trend of ‘fire and rehire’ tactics used during the pandemic, employers are now under more scrutiny than ever.
Annual increase in compensation limits
March 2, 2022The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2022 will bring increases to Employment Tribunal awards from 6 April 2022.
‘Time Off Work for Bereavement’ – Acas Publishes New Guidance
February 22, 2022Acas published new guidance for employers last week, providing advice on how to help manage bereavement in the workplace.
‘Firing and Rehiring’ – New ACAS Guidance on Contractual Changes Published
November 17, 2021Following the Government’s consultation on firing and rehiring practices, ACAS has published new guidance on changing employment contracts.
Duty to consider furlough when making redundancies
September 2, 2021Failing to consider furloughing an employee as an alternative to redundancy can lead to unfair dismissal claims being brought against…
Employers Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
August 4, 2021The Government published its response to the consultation which explored the law surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace.
Uber loses in the Supreme Court: drivers are workers, not self-employed
February 22, 2021On 19 February 2020 the Supreme Court upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision in the Uber BV v Aslam & Others…
Would you rather: pay £62,381 in compensation OR make “reasonable adjustments”?
February 16, 2021On 4 January 2021, an employer was ordered to pay £62,381 to a Claimant, for failing to make "reasonable adjustments".
Has your equality and diversity training gone “stale”?
February 9, 2021Employers need to take “reasonable steps” to prevent discrimination in the workplace and this includes regular equality and diversity training.