Category: EmployLaw
Dec 2021
‘Tis the season – for a sickie?
Yes, it’s that time of year again; the flu season. Add the Covid-19 virus into the mix and employers can soon find themselves in the middle of a “sickie” epidemic. But what can you do if you think your employees are just in need of a duvet day?
Dec 2021
What do the government restrictions mean for employers and employees? Can your Christmas parties still go ahead?
Further to the arrival of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, which is said to be "spreading faster than Delta”, Boris Johnson has re-introduced restrictions saying, “It’s now the proportionate and the responsible thing to move to Plan B.”
Sep 2021
New rules could mean requests for flexible working are granted on the first day of a new job
If you've always hoped for opportunities for remote working within your job, you'll be pleased to know that might become a reality from day one.
The pandemic has brought many changes to the world we live in - particularly our places of work and those who work in an office.
Jul 2021
Life after Lockdown - Returning to the office
At the press conference on the 5th July, the Prime Minister announced the relaxation of the regulations on the 19th July subject to a review of the latest data on the 12th July. If the regulations are relaxed, then employees will be able to return to the office on the 19th July.
Jun 2021
With the latest Government advice - Do I still need work from home?
The Government’s roadmap identified that until England reached Step 4 of the Roadmap, employees should work from home where they can. As we are aware Step 4 has been delayed from 21st June to 19th July 2021 and therefore, employers should continue with home working wherever possible until the 19th July.
Jun 2021
Changing an employee’s terms and conditions is challenging both from a legal and trust perspective.
British Gas has been in the media over recent weeks due to the “fire and rehire” approach with their employees.
May 2021
What are restrictive covenants and why do I need them?
Q: I own a start-up which grew very quickly and a few years ago I hired in a couple of senior personnel to help run the business. After 5 years, one of these senior hires is now leaving the business and going to a company which isn’t a direct competitor but operates in a very similar field. This person is integral to the business and very close to our clients. I don’t want to consider putting them on garden leave, but I am concerned they may take vital information to their new workplace. What can I do to protect the business?
A: You’re not alone and following the year of change we’ve seen, and with it employees leaving jobs and moving on, protecting your business is no doubt going to be of paramount importance.
Apr 2021
Do you need to offer enhanced shared parental leave pay?
In the recent case of Price v Powys County Council, Mr Price brought a claim for sex discrimination against the council for failure to provide enhanced shared parental leave pay, although they provided enhanced pay to employees on maternity or adoption leave.
Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse in the Workplace
The Government’s Domestic Abuse Covid-19 campaign
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy undertook a report into domestic abuse and the workplace. The report identified that the number of domestic abuse cases had increased during the pandemic and that 1 in 5 victims of domestic abuse had time off work. Sadly, research found that few employers were able to identify the signs of domestic abuse and/or had policies or procedures available to help support survivors.
Mar 2021
The Spring Budget 2021: A Summary
As the UK eagerly tuned in to the most anticipated Budget for a generation, many were left wondering what the Chancellor’s traditional “rabbit out of a hat” might contain - especially as several big measures had been announced beforehand.
