Failure to inform employers of pregnancy on furlough could jeopardise rights
Women on furlough failing to tell their employers when they fall pregnant, could jeopardise their rights warns Brindley Twist Taff & James.
| Published: 11 June 2021
The legislation that employers could fall foul of through remote working
With more companies moving to fully remote working there are many legalities that need to be explored to ensure a complete working relationship between employee and employer.
| Published: 19 May 2021
There’s still a worrying lack of IR35 understanding and preparedness
More than two thirds (70%) of medium and large UK construction businesses are still not fully prepared for upcoming changes to the IR35 legislation, according to a survey by Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering (CPE).
| Published: 1 February 2021
Employers warned lockdown must not stall IR35 readiness
Specialist insurance broker warns employers not to let Covid hinder IR35 preparations
| Published: 19 November 2020
Domestic Abuse and home working: new guidance highlights vital employer role
Farrer & Co’s full Domestic Abuse Guidance for Employers can be accessed online. It is aimed at employers of all sizes and across sectors who are committed to creating safe workplaces and protecting their workers from all forms of abuse, and includes case study examples of senior employees affected by domestic abuse, who were able to receive help from their employers.
| Published: 8 October 2020
IR35 review: Calls for employment rights class action mount
Unofficial strike begins 1 in 3 contractors walk away from unfair clients as 71% say that a fair IR35 assessment is more important than being outside IR35. Rserach shows 85% of contractors would consider joining a class action for employment rights as IR35 review does little to lift escalating pressure to take PAYE and umbrella options
| Published: 8 March 2020
Free movement ends “new” points based system announced
Matthew Davies, partner and Head of Business Immigration at Midlands law firm Wright Hassall, responds to the Government’s announcement of post-Brexit immigration changes which ends free movement and brings EEA nationals within a “new” points based system by 2021.
| Published: 21 February 2020
How not to be sued over the Christmas party – an employer’s guide
It’s been a tumultuous year in UK politics and HR professionals and in-house employment lawyers certainly need a break. Here ... View Article
| Published: 12 December 2019
Will IR35 be a barrier to temporary talent?
Matt Weston, Managing Director, Robert Half UK commented: “Business leaders are concerned about the impending IR35 rules and its potential impact on the UK’s temporary talent pool, particularly as firms look for a blend of high performing temporary and permanent employees to pursue growth strategies in 2020.
| Published: 28 November 2019
Should there be compassionate leave for death of pets?
44 percent of pet owners surveyed by Wamiz said they still find it extremely difficult to talk about a former pet’s death, whilst another 32 percent still find it a little difficult. This is despite the fact that 65 percent of those surveyed lost their dog or cat more than a year ago.
| Published: 21 November 2019