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Worker Protection Bill Update - Third Party Harassment Provisions Removed

Posted on 19th September 2023 in Employment

Earlier this year, the government announced that they would be supporting the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill (“The Bill”). The Bill aimed to strengthen the existing worker protection laws outlined in the Equality Act 2010. It comes as a response to growing concerns about the rights and well-being of workers in various industries.

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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Hybrid Working: Is There Now a Legal Right to Work From Home?

Posted on 18th July 2023 in Employment

The concept of working from home has gained significant traction in recent years, especially with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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New Family Friendly Legislation Given Royal Assent

Posted on 31st May 2023 in Employment

Three new Acts giving further employment rights to parents and carers received the Royal Assent last week.

Posted by

Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor

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New legislation on the allocation of tips

Posted on 15th May 2023 in Employment

The Employment (Allocations of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023 and is expected to come into force in 2024 (the exact date is yet to be confirmed).

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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King Charles III Coronation and the additional Bank Holiday

Posted on 25th April 2023 in Employment

The long weekend is intended to give the nation the chance to take part in community celebrations and public events, but by falling in the same month as two existing bank holidays in May, employers face a month of disruption. 

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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Resignation and risk

Posted on 14th April 2023 in Employment

A recent employment tribunal decision shows how important it is to be really clear about an employee’s intentions before assuming they have resigned.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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HMRC Loses £4.9m IR35 Claim Against Gary Lineker

Posted on 06th April 2023 in Employment

HMRC has lost a claim against Gary Lineker for a £4.9 million tax bill covering the period 2013 to 2018. HMRC argued that under IR35 legislation Mr Lineker should have been classed as an employee of the BBC and BT Sport, not a self-employed contractor. Last week, the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) found in Mr Lineker’s favour.

Posted by

Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor

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Proposed New Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement published

Posted on 25th January 2023 in Employment

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published its draft consultation paper on the proposed new Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement.

Posted by

Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor

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Employment Law: Key changes for 2023 you need to know about

Posted on 20th January 2023 in Employment

The year ahead sees changes to rates of pay, major reforms to EU law and details on the much-awaited Employment Bill.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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Flexible Working Q&A

Posted on 12th January 2023 in Employment

Anyone can make a request, but the statutory right to request flexible working is more limited and applies only to employees who have at least 26 weeks’ continuous employment (as at the date of the request) and who have not made a statutory request in the last 12 months.

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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What is The Retained EU Law Bill 2022?

Posted on 14th October 2022 in Employment

Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the UK government have now unveiled their urgent proposals for what could be interpreted as the most significant transformation to the UK legal system - the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 (“Bill”).

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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What are the legal issues surrounding the bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral?

Posted on 12th September 2022 in Employment

With the announcement of a Bank Holiday on the day of the Queen’s funeral, many employees and employers will be wondering what the legal position is.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor