Category: EmployLaw
Feb 2021
Uber Drivers are workers and not self-employed, Supreme Court rules
19 February 2021. The UK Supreme Court has issued its judgment in the highly anticipated case of Uber BV v Aslam, in which the key issue was the employment status of Uber drivers. The ruling reinforced the findings of earlier legal challenges (most recently the Court of Appeal in 2018), which found that Uber drivers are workers and not self-employed.
Feb 2021
Coronavirus and Sick Pay
As new variants of the coronavirus are emerging and the pandemic continues, employees will continue to take sick leave due to testing positive for the coronavirus and/or being required to self-isolate.
Feb 2021
Can I force my staff to have the Covid Vaccination?
Recent news reports indicate that some employers are considering making it compulsory for their staff to have a Covid vaccination. Is this a lawful, or even sensible, move by employers?
Jan 2021
Caring for your employee’s mental health
The WHO defines good mental health as:
“a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
Jan 2021
Millions of UK workers to receive increase in pay from April 2021
In April of each year, the Government increases statutory payments that are payable to workers and employees.
The changes that are being made to workers/employees rates at the beginning of April are identified below:
- National Minimum Wage (under 18) will increase from £4.15 to £4.30 per hour;
- National Minimum Wage (18-20) will increase from £6.45 to £6.56 per hour;
- National Minimum Wage (21-22) will increase from £8.20 to £8.36 per hour; and
- National Living Wage (23 or above) will increase from £8.72 to £8.91 per hour.
Please note that the age of a worker being entitled to the National Living Wage has been reduced from 25 years old to 23.
Jan 2021
Working from home - where do you stand?
New government guidance
Under new government guidance, you should work from home if you can effectively do so. However, some employers may ask their employees to return to work whilst restrictions are in place - particularly if it is not reasonable to carry out that work at home. For those who are concerned about health problems, or juggling childcare, where do you stand in the eyes of the law?
Jan 2021
What the new lockdown means for businesses, employees and workers
The third lockdown in England legally came into force on 6 January 2021. How long it will last is uncertain. At least until mid-February and possibly until late March. Vaccination provides a route out of the pandemic, but businesses need to survive this final and possibly longest of the lockdowns.
Jan 2021
We are open
During these uncertain times, it is good to know you can count on us.
Even after the recent Government announcement of another national lockdown we remain open for business and are here to help you.
Nov 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Until March 2021
On Thursday 5 November 2020, the Chancellor announced that the furlough scheme is to be extended until the end of March 2021. During this period you will be able to claim up to 80% of an Employees salary up to a cap of £2500.
Nov 2020
Coronavirus Update - CJRS Extended
The Chancellor announced over the weekend that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) that was due to end on 31st October will be extended until 2nd December. The level of support available under the extended scheme will mirror that of what was available under the CJRS in August, with the Government paying 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500.
