Supreme Court issues landmark restrictive covenant ruling
The Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated ruling yesterday in the case of Tillman v. Egon Zehnder Limited. The […]
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Employee expectations of privacy in the workplace – employers should still proceed with caution but a recent case highlights how privacy rights could be waived.
In the case of Garamukanwa v. United Kingdom, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has declared that an employee […]
EU 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 […]
Whistleblowing protection: when will a complaint be protected as a qualifying disclosure?
In order to be protected against detriment or dismissal under whistleblowing law, a worker must have made a “qualifying disclosure”. […]
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.
Is it possible to bypass a trade union when negotiating a collective agreement with workers?
In the recent case of Kostal UK v. Dunkley [2019] EWCA Civ 1009, the Court of Appeal was asked to […]
Proposal to make redundancy for expectant and new mothers redundant
A 10-minute Rule Bill was introduced in the House of Commons last month by the Chair of the Women and […]
Manifesting one's beliefs vs inappropriately proselytising them – where is the line?
In Kuteh v. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust [2019] EWCA Civ 818 the Court of Appeal was asked to consider […]
Can a transfer of clients' investments amount to a transfer of undertakings?
In Dodic v. Banka Koper and Alta Invest (Case c-194/18) EU:C:2019:385, the ECJ was asked to consider whether the transfer […]
Update – Employer NICs on Termination Awards
On 25 April 2019, the National Insurance Contributions Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill deals with the national insurance […]
HMRC issues guidance on preparing for changes to off-payroll working in the private sector (IR35)
As we flagged on this blog back in March (post here), a consultation is currently open on implementation of the […]
Low Pay Commission – minimum wage underpayment on the rise
A new report from the Low Pay Commission has found that the underpayment of workers on statutory minimum wage increased […]