A combination of Brexit and COVID-19 meant that as far as significant employment law developments are concerned, there has been a hiatus in recent years. This has all changed, however, in the last 12 months, in which time the UK Government has passed a high number of new pieces of emplo...
Employment Law Update: Annual Leave to Accrue during Sick LeaveO'Herlihy, Ian
Leave Redundancies and dismissal Flexible working How to run a law-abiding business Recruitment Right to work checks You must make sure that anyone you employ has the legal right to work in the UK before their employment begins. Otherwise, you could face a fine – or even prison1. However...
Croner, our trusted HR and employment law partner, outline the key cases and main changes to have recently taken place for businesses to note. For any further information or advice on these matters, call our dedicated member advice line on 0844 561 8133. New cases and developments constantly s...
Previously UK courts, when interpreting domestic law, would accord supremacy to any EU Law that it was designed to implement. As Catherine Barnard pointed out on the platform formerly known as Twitter, the Retained EU Law Act included the power to issue Regulations that restate laws derived from...
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The penalties for violating the law can be harsh: Depending on the offense, you could be fined anywhere from hundreds to thousands of GBP, and you might even face jail time. To ensure you remain compliant with UK labor laws, it’s best to proactively inform yourself before you start ...
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The minimum period of maternity leave under European Union law is 14 weeks, although that is extended to 52 weeks in the UK. The Court of Appeal’s decision is expected to be appealed and is open to being challenged by the argument that the longer 52-week period of statutory maternity lea...
It's vital that all UK organisations know the types of employment contract valid in UK law. Human Resources teams are an essential ingredient in the hiring and contracting processes for employees. As part of the strategic role of HR teams, it's crucial to define the most appropriate contract...