Category: Employment
March 2015
Shared Parental Leave and Pay
Shared Parental Leave and Pay - the New Employment Right
March 2015
Existing Family-Friendly Employment Rights
Maternity Leave – pregnant employees are entitled to 52 weeks maternity leave and, subject to eligibility conditions, 39 weeks statutory maternity pay (“SMP”). SMP is paid at the following rates:
February 2015
Fit for Work
Author: Nicola O'Dwyer
In December 2014, the Government launched the Fit for Work scheme (“FFW”). The scheme includes a website and telephone advice line. The opportunity for an occupational health referral will be in place by May 2015.
November 2014
Landmark holiday pay case increases costs for employers
Author: Matthew Kilgannon
Overview
As has been highlighted in the press, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has this week delivered a decision in the cases of Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton (and other co-joined appeals) that could have far reaching implications for employers.
June 2014
Employment Law - It's a funny old game!
Author: David Seals
With the World Cup about to kick off in Brazil these are exciting times for football fans. Expectations for the England team doing well are (thankfully) not high but, based on past experience, expecting a few World Cup-related employment issues might be something you should plan for.
March 2014
Does Size Matter?
Author: Matthew Kilgannon
In Blackburn –v– Aldi Stores Limited the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employer’s failure to provide an impartial grievance process could amount to a breach of the implied term of trust and confidence, and form the basis of a constructive dismissal claim.
March 2014
Settling Employment Disputes
Author: Matthew Kilgannon
Employment disputes are inevitable and will often result in the employer seeking to terminate the employment relationship. As an employment lawyer, I advise both employers and employees on their duties and rights in settling employment disputes. For most people, the best way of resolving such disputes is through the use of a Settlement Agreement; an alternative solution that avoids long drawn out litigation and an Employment Tribunal.
February 2014
Why You Should Review Contracts of Employment
Author: David Seals
Employees’ contracts of employment are important legal documents which should be periodically reviewed and kept up to date. There are various reasons why you might want to update and change contracts of employment.
February 2014
Unexpected Absence
Author: Nicola O'Dwyer
It is likely that there will be occasions when an employee fails to attend the workplace owing to circumstances beyond his/her control. This type of non attendance may be caused by the following:...
February 2014
Unfair Dismissal Update
Author: Matthew Kilgannon
In 2013, we saw a number of changes to the rules relating to unfair dismissal, which includes:...
