New regulations set out work and residence permit procedure for UK nationals living in Spain post-Brexit
New regulations have been enacted in Spain setting out what UK citizens working or living in Spain after Brexit will […]
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Full bioConstructive knowledge of disability: when should employers reasonably know of an employee's disability?
In the recent case of Lamb v. The Garrard Academy the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered at what point employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 (the Act).
The Good Work Plan – follow-up developments
Following our article earlier this week about the “Good Work Plan”, the government has now introduced the first three statutory […]
Government's Good Work Plan: a step closer to implementation of Taylor Review recommendations?
Following the Taylor 2017 Review and the subsequent consultations launched earlier this year, the government has now published the Good […]
A quick guide to family leave and pay entitlements in the UK
The latest announcement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they are expecting their first child and the recent […]
Non-executive directors can be liable for a detriment suffered by a whistleblower
In the recent case of Timis and another v. Osipov, the Court of Appeal confirmed that an individual employee, along […]
Ensuring employees are aware of pension choices – points to consider
The recent decision of the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman in a complaint by the estate of a deceased employee against Belfast City Council (BCC) highlights that employers are required to make appropriate enquiries and provide sufficient advice to employees to ensure that they are able to make the best choices regarding their pension benefits.
Only 6% of Brits work 9am-5pm
A recent survey from YouGov has found that only 6% of Brits now work 9am-5pm and nearly half of those surveyed worked flexibly through job-sharing flexitime or compressed hours. The study shows that the most preferred working hours are 8am-4pm (chosen by 37% of the respondents) with another 21% saying they would prefer to start work even earlier at 7am and finish at 3pm.