Employment Law News
UK businesses hit by rising levels of litigation, research finds
A recent study conducted by global risk management and insurance broker, Gallagher, has shed light on the growing concerns among UK businesses regarding the escalating levels of litigation. The research, which surveyed 764 senior leaders from large UK businesses,...
Social worker awarded £58,000 in harassment claim victory over gender-critical beliefs
Rachel Meade, a social worker formerly employed by Westminster City Council, has been awarded over £58,000 in compensation after winning a harassment claim against her employer and the regulatory body, Social Work England. The claim stemmed from the treatment Meade...
Greggs manager fired for altering food expiry dates wins unfair dismissal claim
In a recent employment tribunal ruling, a former Greggs manager, Rosario Lino, emerged victorious in her claim for unfair dismissal after being sacked for crossing out food use-by dates with a black marker pen. However, despite winning the claim, she was denied any...
£243,000 IR35 case to be reheard 14 years after contract concluded
A long-standing IR35 case, carrying a tax liability of £243,324, is to be reheard more than a decade after the conclusion of the contract in question. This decision comes five years after HMRC initially appealed the case's outcome, marking yet another twist in a saga...
Neil McCann loses appeal in £200,000 tax battle over pundit work
Former football star Neil McCann, famed for his days as a formidable winger for Rangers, has faced a setback in a prolonged legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) concerning his punditry work for Sky Sports. McCann, now 49, has been contending a tax bill...
Employees now have legal right to request flexible working from first day
Employees across the United Kingdom now have the legal right to request flexible working from the moment they start a new job, marking a significant shift in workplace legislation. Previously, this right was only applicable after an employee had been with their...
End to double taxation of IR35 could save businesses millions
In a move anticipated to alleviate financial burdens on businesses, amendments to the off-payroll working rules, commonly known as IR35, are set to come into effect with the start of the new tax year on April 6th. The changes aim to rectify what has been termed as...
MPs call for sick pay reform
Statutory sick pay (SSP) is under intense scrutiny as Members of Parliament advocate for significant reforms to address its inadequacy in providing financial support for workers most in need during periods of illness. The Work and Pensions Committee released a report...
Bakery fined £400,000 after employee has leg amputated
A bakery company based on the Wirral has been hit with a hefty fine of £400,000 following a distressing incident that led to one of its employees undergoing a leg amputation. Sharon Bramhall, aged 58, endured the traumatic experience at Baker & Baker Products in...
Wiltshire teacher sacked over pronoun dispute
A contentious employment tribunal unfolds at the Bristol Civil Justice Centre as a Wiltshire teacher, Kevin Lister, challenges his dismissal from New College Swindon for alleged gross misconduct over pronoun use. The crux of the matter revolves around Lister's refusal...
Employment Law Analysis
Adam Lambert & David von Hagen: Let’s go round again – The (re)introduction of employment tribunal fees
On 29 January 2024 the government published a consultation paper on the introduction of fees for Employment Tribunals (ET) and appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), says Adam Lambert. The consultation period ends on 25 March 2024, and some have predicted...
Arran Heal: Be ready for the Worker Protection Act
The Worker Protection Act will become law this year, meaning employers have to demonstrate they have taken “reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees”, highlights Arran Heal. Vague wording provides some flexibility for common sense over cases and the...
Neville Henderson: Alternatives to zero-hours contracts for businesses
As the government is urged to ban zero hours contracts by the TUC (Trades Union Congress), Crown Workforce Management’s Flexible Working Consultant Neville Henderson says that a flexible approach can often benefit both the business and the employee. Here he gives some...
Naomi Greenwood: Tips from a top lawyer: What employers must do to combat sexual misconduct
A series of highly public scandals at large institutions such as the CBI and, more recently, McDonald’s have highlighted how important it is for employers to root out sexual misconduct and cultural misogyny before it becomes endemic in an organisation, says Naomi...
Kris Simpson: How can employers stay compliant with IR35?
IR35 (Inland Revenue 35/ Off Payroll Rules) was a game-changer for contractors and the companies they work for when it was brought in by the UK government more than 20 years ago, highlights Kris Simpson. Since then, the tax avoidance legislation has evolved at such a...
Steve Herbert: Amazon’s term-time only working contracts: Is this the new flexible?
Retail giant Amazon has recently announced the introduction of term-time-only working contracts, says Steve Herbert. Is this the next level for flexible working practices? Flexible working is a topic that has long dominated much of the media commentary around the...
Jo Keddie: What can we learn about redundancies from Twitter’s recent layoffs?
Following recent controversies such as the P&O Ferries affair earlier this year, and amidst increasing economic pressures and the Bank of England’s warning last week that we are facing the longest recession since records began, the news of significant layoffs at...
Ray Pathak: Data Privacy risks from the Great Resignation
Post-pandemic, the employment market is in a state of flux as people seek to progress or change careers, but The Great Resignation is having an unprecedented impact on the HR function in some unexpected ways, argues Ray Pathak. It is not just resulting in higher job...
Mark O’Hara: Right to Work checks are changing: what do you need to know?
Employers in the UK have a legal responsibility to do a right to work check on every employee. But managing the evolving guidelines on how these checks are done can be tricky for recruiters as the UK government works to balance making the system simple, while actively...
Tijen Ahmet: Right to work checks: What’s changed?
For employers with complex international hiring plans, seeking expert third-party advice on the changes to the Right to Work checking system is essential to ensure large financial penalties are avoided, argues Tijen Ahmet. From 6 April 2022, the Home Office brought in...
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