Legal Updates

In 2015 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published joint findings on pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

23rd June 2016; a day to remember. A day when the political landscape of Britain and the European Union changed forever.

A report (the “Report”) published by a leading accountancy firm, has concluded that younger people within society are not motivated by the same things as “generation x” and the “baby boomers” were

The prospect of redundancy is daunting for both employers and employees. For employers, following the correct procedure is critical to ensure they don’t fall foul of the law and for employees, knowing how to enforce their rights and ensure they are treated fairly in the process is important.

The Levy was announced by the Chancellor in the Summer 2015 Budget and as of April 2017 the way in which the Government funds apprenticeships will change. Certain employers will be required to contribute to the Levy

On 29 July 2013, the controversial step was taken to introduce fees in both the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

This is the first Employment Tribunal decision on Shared Parental Leave since it was first introduced in April 2015.

On Friday 28 October 2016, an Employment Tribunal ruled that drivers who drive customers for the transport network, Uber, are to be recognised as workers within the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA 1996”). This means that Uber drivers will now be entitled to certain workers’ rights.

The Office for National Statistics has issued a report highlighting that absenteeism in the private sector costs employers over £8 billion per year.

Earlier this year, Theresa May commented that “if you are a woman, you will earn less than a man.”