Bolt ruling seals the case against sham contracts
Despite an appeal, the Courts recently found against Bolt in relation to their attempts to evade the statutory entitlements of their drivers to a minimum wage and holiday pay. The
UK Government’s sweeping changes to UK employment law
The new Employment Rights Bill will end zero-hour contracts and the ease of ‘fire and rehire’, establishing rights to bereavement, paternity and parental leave from the first day
An outline of the Employment Rights Bill
Legislation has been introduced in Parliament to upgrade UK workers’ rights.
The legislation is wide ranging with the intention of tackling poor working conditions and benefitting
Service tipping law now in force
New regulations that prohibit employers from withholding tips for employees in the hospitality, leisure, and services sectors took effect on 1 October 2024. This change follows the
Business leaders collaborate to Make Work Pay
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary
ICO publishes guidance on information sharing in mental health emergencies at...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance to give employers greater certainty about sharing their workers’ personal information in the event of a
Updated guidance on reporting hybrid working for sponsored workers
In spring 2023, the government updated part 3 of its sponsor guidance for workers and temporary workers to provide that employers must notify UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) if a
Employees on full-time and part-time contracts
When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure they meet the employee’s rights and deduct the correct amount of tax from their
New employment rights for parents and carers
Three new pieces of legislation that received cross party support were granted Royal Assent on 24 May 2023.
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: This new Act will allow
NMW non-compliance penalties
Employers must ensure they are paying staff at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW). The NMW and the NLW are the minimum legal amounts that employers