Shared parental leave: the employment solicitor’s view
Shared parental leave is a point of discussion this week, with HRs, employment lawyers and employers, not to mention employees, expecting a child. So, following … Read More
Zero hours contracts: exclusivity terms 10 months down the line
Zero hours contracts have become “dirty words” of the UK workplace with many employers joining a tide of high profile businesses and politicians in shunning … Read More
Five common mistakes employers make when they’re told an employee is pregnant
An unscheduled “catch up” meeting from one of your reports drops into your calendar and you know it’s either a resignation or worse … a … Read More
Employers: the best way to manage staff on maternity leave
Catherine Ridd, associate at employment lawyer Morgan Denton Jones, offers employers some advice on the processes and pitfalls of dealing with staff taking maternity leave. … Read More
Sunday Trading Hours: how to open up shop and avoid employment tribunal claims
The rights of shop workers to opt out of working on Sundays have recently been extended by the Enterprise Act 2016, although the relevant provisions … Read More
Three things we have learned from Jeffrey v British Council
Employers who recruit staff in the UK but employ them overseas could face actions under domestic tribunals in the event of an employment dispute, writes … Read More
Workplace monitoring of your employees’ emails: breaching the right to private and family life
Monitoring employees is not a new phenomenon, yet it continues to give rise to difficult and often conflicting issues requiring careful consideration on a case … Read More
Pulling a sickie: what steps can employers take when employees are on the beach rather than in the sickbay?
Employees pulling a sickie is not a novel workplace irritant. However the explosion of social media, smartphones and its knock-on effect has gifted employers a … Read More
International snakes and ladders: the perils of UK immigration rules
At a human level the high profile story of the Australian Brain family – who live in Scotland but face having to leave the UK … Read More
Give us a break … could compensation be awarded for failure to provide a 20 minute rest?
Could compensation be awarded for failure to provide a 20 minute rest? Ultimately, yes, says Serena Spink, associate at Stevens & Bolton LLP, although the … Read More