CitySprint courier delivered employee status by employment tribunal
In another case focusing on the gig economy, the London Central Employment Tribunal has ruled that a CitySprint bike courier […]
Government proposals
National Living Wage to increase by 4 per cent in April
The Chancellor has confirmed that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase in April 2017 from £7.20 to £7.50 per […]
New requirement for public sector workers to speak fluent English
From 21 November 2016, public bodies are under a duty to ensure that staff in customer-facing roles can speak fluent […]
Government announces proposed statutory maternity pay and sick pay rates for 2017 to 2018
The government has published the proposed benefit and pension rates for 2017 to 2018. It reviews the rates every year […]
Calling HR: time to give your views on the work, health and disability green paper on "improving lives"
The government has produced a consultation paper, “Work, health and disability: improving lives”. The paper highlights the following striking statistics: […]
UK Immigration Rule Changes
The Government announced the following changes on 3 November 2016. Tier 2 The following changes will affect all certificates of […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – September 2016
In this issue, we look at whether a job applicant can gain protection under the Framework and Equal Treatment Directives […]
Free movement – a thing of the past?
A Brexit will be on the minds of EEA nationals who have moved to the UK for work. Those who […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – February 2016
In this edition we will be taking a look at some employment issues which have been making headlines and at […]