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The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance for charity meetings (Charity meetings – GOV.UK ) with it specifically focusing on updating the guidance to include further advice surrounding virtual...
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New Legislation regarding allocation of tips in the Hospitality sector has been pushed back until October 2024 The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which would make it illegal...
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The right for individuals to request a more flexible working pattern was due to come into force in September 2024 pursuant to The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023....
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Post-termination restrictions are commonly found in contracts of employment for senior individuals. Restrictive covenants are prima facie void as an unlawful restraint of trade and are therefore only enforceable if...
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The recent case of Augustine v Data Cars (2024) has highlighted that in order for there to be a breach of the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000, a...
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. The Act will impose a positive obligation on...
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In our previous article in this mini-series, we looked at alternative methods of dispute resolution. In this article, we will be looking at witness statements. A witness statement is a...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is the name for a collection of different methods used to resolve disputes without the need to issue formal proceedings, or, where proceedings are ongoing, without...
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, (“Act”) is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (“the EHRC”) have...
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Toure v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs A birthday card sent to a worker on sick leave contributed to a “hostile and intimidating environment” amounting to harassment under the...
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The Labour party planned a number of significant Employment Law changes should it gain power. Following the landslide victory, it will be interesting to see whether the new government delivers...
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A company share option plan (“CSOP”) is an employee benefit scheme that grants employees the right to purchase a certain number of shares in the company at a pre-determined price....
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The government has published a consultation on its proposed approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework in an effort to achieve sustainable growth in the planning system. The consultation...
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Biodiversity net gain is a recent strategy that has been introduced to develop and contribute to the recovery of nature and its purpose is to ensure that the habitat for...
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Family relationships are integral to most businesses but in particular farming enterprises – they are the backbone to the successful running of a company or partnership. If there is any...
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Adapting to the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice guide. An important element of agricultural law relates to the relationship between landlords and tenants. In recognition of the evolving...
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Prior to 25 April 2024 local planning authorities could not take enforcement action against building operations following a period of four years from substantial completion of the relevant works. Under regulations made...
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The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures states: “Where an employee feels that disciplinary action taken against them is wrong or unjust they should appeal against the...
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Employee share schemes (“Schemes”) can aid the recruitment of new employees as well as improving the retention and motivation of existing employees by creating an incentivising environment which instils loyalty...
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A new statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement (I.e. “fire and rehire practices”) is due to come into force on 18 July 2024 in England, Scotland and Wales....
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And if so, will employees be at work the next day? England football has had recent success in the Euros with the Lionesses bringing home the trophy in 2022. However,...
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Under the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999 (MPLR), employees with one year’s service or more are entitled to take unpaid parental leave of up to 18 weeks for each...
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For TUPE transfers taking place on or after 1 July 2024, The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 provides that small businesses with fewer than 50 employees...
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The EAT has held that a decision to dismiss an employee for posting a racist ‘joke’ on his employer’s intranet did not fall outside the band of reasonable responses and...
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In July 2024, new legislation is due to come into effect which will make it illegal for employers to withhold tips from its workers or make any deductions from tips...
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With the general election now less than a month away, we are taking a look at the employment law changes Labour hopes to make if elected. On 24 May 2024,...
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We recently held the final part of The Good Governance Series on how governing documents can improve operational efficiency at our Hull Office on 22 May and we hope the...
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The Small Claims Track is a procedural system that deals with low value claims. Disputes on the Small Claims Track are progressed more quickly, and on a less formal basis,...
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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024 and is now the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Although the Bill has received Royal Assent,...
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In the case of Borg-Neal v Lloyds Banking Group, the claimant worked as a manager. As part of its Race Action Plan, the claimant along with 700,000 other employees was...
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