The CIJC Working Rule Agreement: An Overview What is it? The Construction Industry Joint Council (“CIJC”) Working Rule Agreement is an agreement that governs the terms and conditions of employment for certain construction workers where the employer chooses to...
All in a Day’s Work: Introduction to TUPE In this episode, Sam Gray and Tom Hyatt, Employment Solicitors at Herrington Carmichael discuss the basic principles of TUPE including when a transfer arises, the impact this has on employees and how best to prepare for...
All in a Day’s Work: What is ESG? This month’s episode is an introduction to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) for Employers. We will be providing an overview of what ESG is, particularly from an employment perspective. We will also be...
Foundations for a flexible working environment The construction industry has historically faced various challenges to accommodating flexible working including operational concerns as well as established culture and practices. But, with an increasingly changing culture...
Government announces intention for employment law reform Last week, the government released its policy paper on ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ where it said how it plans to reform some employment laws post-Brexit. The updates from an employment perspective...
Case Update – Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses The General Principle Non-compete provisions which restrict a former employer for working for a competitor is not uncommon but for it to be considered enforceable it is essential that the restriction does not...
Self-employed contractors – what are the key employment issues? Self-employed contractors and sub-contractors provide vital resource. They provide a degree of flexibility and specialism which can be beneficial on projects and are an important part of many construction...
This month’s episode covers skilled worker visas. Usof Shah and Samuel Gray will be discussing eligibility requirements for the visa as well as the process once a business has been granted a sponsor licence. This episode will also cover conditions imposed on a skilled...
This month’s episode covers changing contractual terms. Samuel Gray and Tom Hyatt will be talking about how an employer can change contractual terms, what the risks involved in changing those terms can be and discussing practical tips for employers looking to change a...
Menopause and Fire & Rehire Practices Government Announcements: Menopause in the Workplace and Fire and Rehire Practices Menopause in the Worplace Back in July 2022 the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) issued their recommendations following an inquiry...
