Last year the Low Pay Commission (LPC) put forward an increase to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage which will benefit around 2.4 million UK workers. Back in October 2018, the chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed that the Government…
Under the Equality Act 2010, ‘age’ is one of the protected characteristics. Consequently, if you are treating someone unfairly at work because of their age, you are breaking the law. Age discrimination is one of the most common forms of…
In the case WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc v Various Claimants the Court of Appeal confirms Morrisons were vicariously liable for a rogue employee’s misuse of data. In 2013, an Senior IT internal auditor (S) was tasked with providing KPMG…
The menopause is a natural part of ageing, which typically occurs when a woman is between 45 – 55 years old. There are many symptoms of menopause that women can suffer from such as problems with memory or concentration, anxiety,…
If you vary an employee’s contract of employment and they don’t say anything to suggest that they don’t agree to the changes, does it mean that you can assume that they agree? There are a few scenarios where agreement can…
Employers need to be aware of reforms within the current tax system which have come into force. The changes include the rules in relation to payment in lieu of notice and employers need to ensure they comply with them. …
Most of us by now are aware of the ruling to abolish tribunal fees for claimants at the end of July 2017 by the Supreme Court. This ruling has led to Early Conciliation Notifications rapidly rising, and employers need to…
Allegations of sexual harassment are prolific in the news with regard to Hollywood celebrities and UK politicians but are you aware of your obligations as an employer with regard to claims of sexual harassment at work? Harassment can include anything…
This is unfortunately a common question that is asked of me when advising clients, which is not surprising really as they are usually employers contacting me because they have a problem with their staff! As an employer, it can feel…
How many times do you get asked that question? We know we get asked it a lot. Recently, we read that when a cleaner at NASA was asked what he did for a living his response was that he ‘put…
