The claim can go on…even if it’s not worth anything…
In Evans v. London Borough of Brent [2020] UKEAT/0290/19, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an unfair dismissal […]
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Changes to criminal record checks regime and the PVG Scheme in Scotland
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, which received Royal Assent on 14 July, is set to change the criminal record […]
Women Count 2020
“Companies with women in senior leadership roles are more profitable. They are better innovators. They are more respected in their […]
Selection for suitable alternative employment – can an interview process ever be fair?
Redundancies are big news at the moment. Given the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, many businesses are having to […]
Job Retention Scheme – The government guidance has been published
The government published its Job Retention Scheme Guidance overnight on 26th March 2020. This has been eagerly awaited, to give […]
Coronavirus Bill 2020: Measures relevant to employers
Last week the Government published emergency legislation outlining new Emergency Volunteering Leave which is being introduced and changes which are being made to Statutory Sick Pay.
Court of Appeal provides guidance on legal advice privilege and multi-addressee emails
The Court of Appeal, in Civil Aviation Authority v. R (on behalf of the application of Jet2.com Ltd) [2020] EWCA Civ 35, has provided clarity on aspects of legal advice privilege and email chains with multiple addressees.
Changes to the national minimum wage rules to reflect modern pay arrangements – though naming and shaming returns
The government has announced a number of changes to the national minimum wage (NMW) regulations in a bid to tackle […]