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…
Resignation does not need to be in writing (although it should be if that is required under the contract of employment), it can be given orally or in some cases via conduct. When a resignation…
Employers have important legal obligations when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, but how do many businesses currently stack up? The Health and Safety statistics for 2021/2022 have now been released. It…
DATA PROTECTION AND COVID-19: CAN WE ASK OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THEIR COVID VACCINATION STATUS We are still getting employers asking employees about their vaccination status, even though it was well documented early on, even…
We have some fantastic news that we wanted to share with you, please read this short update: A veteran London Underground manager who was sacked after she condemned George Floyd, has won a claim for…
As 2022 draws to a close, we take an opportunity to reflect upon, and summarise, some of the employment law developments from this year. Increases to statutory rates and ET limits As we…
8 December 2022 With Christmas right around the corner, many companies will be sourcing seasonal staff to help navigate the busiest time of the year. Many of these new starters will be employed under a…
Other unions cost the English NHS Trusts over £28.7 Million in Trade Union facility time in 2020/21. The WEU do not use workplace representatives, not only are we independent from your employer we do not…
Article by Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP In Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC 21, the Supreme Court had to decide on the correct method of calculating holiday entitlement and pay for workers who work…