The fishing industry in England covers the fish processing industry and fishing trawler companies that fish around England. At WEU we offer protection and support for Fishing Industry Workers across England. The industry has a…
The interpretation of what is normal pay has been established since around 2014/15, however on the 4th October the Supreme Court made a ruling that will make it easier for employees to reclaim unlawful deductions…
This case highlights the differences between biological men and biological women, including women having lower average muscle mass, a higher percentage of body fat and smaller hearts and lungs. Article by HR Magazine A Ministry…
The Workers of England Union are proud to report that, in supporting a member who is alleged to have been sacked because he was an English Nationalist, we have already achieved recognition of English Nationalism…
The Workers of England Union has always taken the view that we are here to protect our members’ rights in the workplace. When those rights were threatened with compulsory vaccination we have taken cases not…
Article by Irwin Mitchell LLP – Joanne Moseley At what point can you raise legitimate concerns with an employee whose performance has declined due to menopausal symptoms? What reasonable adjustments do you need to make and what…
Article by On 20 July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 received Royal Assent and became law. The Act introduces reforms to the flexible working regime, which are due to come into force in…
Article by During the surge of remote working, hybrid work and flexible hours, flexibility within contracts has become a crucial consideration for both employers and employees. Temporary working contracts have gained prominence as a means…
Article by Stephen Marwood Background In May 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO“), the UK Data Protection Authority, issued updated guidance in the form of a Q&A for employers on workers’ Data Subject Access Requests (“DSARs“). The…
Article by Herbert Smith Freehills llp Three Private Members’ Bills expanding rights for parents and carers received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023. When in force, they will provide for: the right to paid leave…
20 June 2023 The Government have been updating their policy in light of Brexit and this month announced several changes. Here, Samantha Randall, an Associate Solicitor with Palmers who specialises in employment law, outlines the key…
Article by Taylor Wessing Why the case matters In Boydell v NZP Ltd and others, the Court of Appeal applied the doctrine of severance (which involves deleting certain parts of a restrictive covenant), to uphold a 12-month…
It is not every day that you leave a job. In most cases, people leave because they have another job to go to and they are resigning at their own behest. However, what happens if…