EU developments: what new measures might we see on workers' rights?
The EU Council has had a busy month, adopting two new directives which will strengthen employees’ rights. It also adopted […]
Family friendly rights
Are employers doing enough to support employees who have caring responsibilities?
According to a report published on 5 February 2019 by Carers UK, we may still have some way to go […]
Parental bereavement leave and pay: scheme starts to take shape
In September, the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 received Royal Assent (as we reported here). The Act really […]
Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 receives royal stamp of approval
The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 was given royal assent on 13 September 2018, having started out in July 2017 as a Private Member's Bill subsequently supported by the government.
Publicise parental leave policies
A study conducted by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that only 4 UK government departments display their parental leave and pay policies on their external websites. This is despite the fact that the government has launched a new "Share the joy" campaign, intended to encourage more parents to utilise shared parental leave, and is spending £1.5 million to increase awareness.
Can flexible working improve the gender pay gap?
One of the biggest barriers to gender equality and pay parity is a continuing resistance by employers to embrace agile working. A recent joint study from flexible working specialists, Timewise, and Deloitte set out a five step plan to help employers establish and implement new working cultures with the aim of improving pay parity between men and women.
No requirement to enhance pay for shared parental leave
We blogged in June last year about the employment tribunal claim of Ali -v- Capita Customer Management Ltd where Mr Ali was successful in his claim for direct sex discrimination. Female employees at Capita were entitled to 14 weeks’ full pay on maternity leave whereas fathers were only entitled to two weeks’ full pay on paternity and shared parental leave. Mr Ali's wife was advised to return to work early from maternity leave after being diagnosed with post natal depression. Mr Ali asked Capita whether he could take leave instead and was told he could take shared parental leave on statutory pay. The Tribunal found that this was direct sex discrimination.
Sex discrimination law review final report
2018 is a momentous year, in that it marks 100 years since British women were given the right to vote. […]
Parental bereavement leave bill published by the government
On 13 October 2017, the government published the Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill. This will offer two weeks' paid leave to any employed parent who loses a child under the age of 18.
Shared parental pay – equal rights for fathers in sex discrimination claim
In Ali v. Capita Customer Management Ltd, the employment tribunal upheld a father’s claim of sex discrimination on the basis […]
EU family members' rights
Family members of EU nationals can join them in another member state if the EU national is exercising treaty rights. […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – November 2016
In this issue we look at a recent Court of Appeal decision focusing on sexual orientation protection following a refusal […]