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Working in hot weather: employers asked to help workers

Employers need to act to make sure their workers are protected during periods of extreme hot weather this summer in a message from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – the country’s workplace regulator.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 14 June 2023

Amazon boosts employee flexibility with the launch of new term-time contracts

Amazon has launched new term-time contracts providing its operations employees guaranteed time off during Summer, Easter and Christmas holidays, enabling more time with their children without affecting the comprehensive range of benefits they receive, including private medical insurance and life assurance.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 13 June 2023

Examiner wins ET case which rules that she is a ‘worker’ and not self-employed

In the case of Ms P Anning V Pearson Education Limited the London Central Employment Tribunal has ruled that an examiner  is a ‘worker’ for the purposes of section 230(3)(b) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA 1996”) and regulation 2 (applying limb (b) of the relevant definition of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (“WTR 1998”).

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 9 June 2023

“It’s important not to get caught out.” – new ICO SARs guidance for employers issued

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance for businesses and employers on responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs). The right of access, commonly referred to as a subject access request or SAR, gives someone the right to request a copy of their personal information from organisations.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 7 June 2023

Government plans to cut red tape for UK Businesses by simplifying information and consultation obligations in a TUPE context

On 10 May, the Department for Business and Trade (the “DBT”) released the regulatory reform update “Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy” – the first in a series of updates on how the government intends to reform regulations to support economic growth. This first package of updates addresses employment regulations, which the DBT have identified as a key area to reduce the administrative burden on UK businesses following the UK’s departure from the European Union. The aim of these reforms is to boost the UK economy by cutting red tape for UK businesses, whilst maintaining UK labour standards.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 2 June 2023

CIPD publishes report on supporting employees experiencing fertility issues

The CIPD has published a report on workplace support for employees experiencing fertility challenges, investigations or treatment. Fertility issues are not widely discussed – in society or the workplace – and relatively few organisations have policies or guidance in place to support people having treatment.

Article by: Makbool Javaid, Partner - Simons Muirhead Burton 1 June 2023