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 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…
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…
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…