On 10 May 2023, Department for Business and Trade policy paper outlines a number of employment-related reforms, including proposed changes affecting non-compete agreements, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) requirements, the Working Time Regulations 1998, and retained EU law.
The amendment to the Equality Act 2010,
in the form of the Worker Protection
(Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill,
looks like it will pass through Parliament
and bring new responsibilities for
employers. So, what could these
responsibilities look like and
how do you prepare?
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI, designed to provide users with instant, automated responses to their questions. Its capability and potential for broad application means people in many disciplines are finding uses for this technology tool.
The U.K. Home Office (H.O.) has updated the Employer’s Guidance on Right to Work Checks. Changes include clarifications on eVisa and BRPs checks, use of ID Service Providers, and clarifications of documents for certain status holders (students).
The recent media storm regarding Gary Lineker breaching impartiality rules by posting a comment on his private social media (condemning the government) raises some serious questions about employment law.
A part-time worker is a person “paid wholly or in part by reference to the time he or she works” and who is “not identifiable as a full-time worker”. So, a part-timer is any worker who is contracted for fewer hours than would normally be regarded as full-time for that employment.
We are all aware that the cost of living crisis is having an impact on us all and has led to many people taking up second jobs. Now, following the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we can see that the crisis is also a trigger for people coming out of retirement.
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in their Labour Market Overview, published 11 October 2022, also reported that unemployment levels are currently at their lowest since 1974, and the number of job vacancies also fell, by 46,000. For employers, its essential to be aware of the latest developments, as this can impact areas such as recruitment, employee engagement and retention, and planning for 2023 and beyond.
Did you know? Employers must carry out a right to work check to establish a statutory defence against a fine of up to £20,000 for employing an illegal worker. The check must be undertaken on all potential employees regardless of nationality or ethnic origin to avoid claims of discrimination.
Just how far can companies go in requiring in-person work?That is one of the critical questions facing European employers today, according to Littler’s fifth annual European Employer Survey.
The FIFA World Cup starts on 20 November 2022 and lasts until 18 December 2022. This is good news for football fans but could cause difficulties for employers.
The Employment Rights Act 1996, section 98 (4) (ERA) sets out the statutory fairness test that an Employment Tribunal must apply when determining whether a dismissal was fair.
The Employment Rights Act 1996, section 98 (4) (ERA) sets out the statutory fairness test that an Employment Tribunal must apply when determining whether a dismissal was fair.
The Employment Rights Act 1996, section 98 (4) (ERA) sets out the statutory fairness test that an Employment Tribunal must apply when determining whether a dismissal was fair.
The GLOBAL BUSINESS MOBILITY VISA (11 April 2022) provides an individual with the option of five different routes in which they can apply to work in the UK under this scheme:
New Legislation now in force The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022 have come into force, amending the original Regulations which came into effect back in 1992. Under these amended Regulations, it now means that responsibilities on employers and employees will extend to limb (b) workers as set out and defined within the Regulations. Under the…
This month is stress awareness month; it is an awareness campaign that has been running since 1992. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines work related stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other demands placed on them”. We know from the latest research in the HSE annual statistics (published December 2021), that…
We asked our Area Directors to tell us a little of how they are working with their clients. 1. Which are the factors that employees consider these days when accepting or not a job offer? Are salaries as important as before?Salary is a necessity, a hygiene factor, especially with rising costs of living. People need…
HR COVID-19 UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2022 The government appears to have accepted that we are still in the pandemic phase of the virus. Its new guidance COVID-19 response: Living with COVID (published on 21 February) talks of responding to the virus in a similar way to other existing respiratory illnesses ‘once’ we reach the endemic stage. To…
Court of Appeal overrules lower courts in Smith vs. Pimlico Plumbers The Court of Appeal has ruled on the long-running Smith vs Pimlico Plumbers case and overturned the decisions in lower courts to force Pimlico Plumbers to compensate Smith for previously unpaid annual leave. This is reported to amount to nearly £70,000. This case has…