Whistle blowing and the “public interest”
Is it enough that a worker believes a disclosure is in the public interest? In the recent case of Okwu […]
Laura Morrison
Full bioEU developments: what new measures might we see on workers' rights?
The EU Council has had a busy month, adopting two new directives which will strengthen employees’ rights. It also adopted […]
Dubai International Finance Centre: How will the new DIFC employment law affect your business?
A new DIFC employment law has been issued, which will come into effect on 28 August 2019.
Are employers doing enough to support employees who have caring responsibilities?
According to a report published on 5 February 2019 by Carers UK, we may still have some way to go […]
Government framework for voluntary reporting on disability, mental health and wellbeing: what is expected of employers?
Following the 2017 Thriving at Work Review, the government has developed a framework to support large employers with recording and […]
Labour of love: foster parents are not workers under the Working Time Directive
In a case referred by the Romanian courts, the ECJ has held that foster parents are not workers for the […]
Is it safe to dismiss an employee who is receiving long-term disability benefits?
The EAT has dealt a blow to employers, confirming that the purpose of permanent health insurance and similar schemes would […]
Addison Lee drivers found to be workers: what can we learn from the latest case on worker status?
Barely a week goes by without worker status finding its way back into the headlines. The EAT this week upheld […]
Parental bereavement leave and pay: scheme starts to take shape
In September, the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 received Royal Assent (as we reported here). The Act really […]
What does the reform of IR35 mean for your business?
In his 2018 budget speech, the chancellor announced the widely expected changes to the rules on off-payroll working (known as […]
Three months to go until GDPR comes into force: are you ready?
Has getting to grips with GDPR been lingering on your to-do list for the past year? With only three months […]
Changes to Immigration Rules on continuous residence
In the latest round of changes to the Immigration Rules, two changes to the rules on continuous residence are likely to have a significant impact for many of those looking to secure indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK.