WEU Union

ETUC News, Latest News 15/01/2020

Rise of the New Trade Unions – Article includes the WEU

In Quentin Lett’s estimable tome, 50 People Who Buggered Up Britain (2009), there was one surprising entry for a writer of such conservative leanings: Margaret Thatcher. The rationale for inclusion was her government’s aggressive attitudes…

Working in winter – five key areas to consider health & safety

The shortest day may be over, but with several months of winter still to go, we can continue to expect the cold temperatures, rain, hail, wind, snow and fog that are usually on offer at…

The 10 employment myths of Christmas

It’s the time of year for festive cheer, but unfortunately Christmas can also prove to be a real HR headache. This article dispels some of the employment myths that circulate at this time of year….

Secret Recordings – Can They Amount to Gross Misconduct?

With the technology available on mobile phones, it is now relatively easy for employees to record workplace meetings secretly. When an employee secretly records a meeting with their employer, the general rule in the UK…

Employee Refusing to Work – Is a Threat to Dismiss an Unlawful Detriment?

Yes, where the employee’s refusal is (at least in part) influenced by a requirement to work without rest breaks. What Does the Law Say? Workers are protected against detriment and dismissal if the reason for…

Court of Appeal rules that voluntary overtime payments should be reflected in holiday pay

Addleshaw Goddard LLP – Amanda Steadman Holiday pay: Court of Appeal rules that voluntary overtime payments should be reflected in holiday pay The Court of Appeal has upheld an EAT decision that the Working Time…

Lanyard Safety for Drivers

Police are warning drivers about the dangers of wearing lanyards around their necks when driving. This follows vehicle accidents when the force of airbag deployment has pushed the lanyard and ID badge/pass into the driver’s…

National living wage to increase nearly 5% from April 2019

The national living wage, the statutory national minimum wage for those aged 25 and over, will increase 4.9% from 1 April 2019, from £7.83 to £8.21. The Low Pay Commission (LPC), which recommended the increase, estimated that…

Employment Law News, Latest News 22/02/2019

Most businesses’ job adverts contain ‘male bias’

Article by HR Magazine’s Rachel Muller-Heyndyk, FEBRUARY 22, 2019 More than half (60%) of businesses exhibit male bias in job adverts as a result of gendered language, according to research by Adzuna The jobsite used an…

Government announced plans to give greater protections to gig economy workers.

By HR Magazines – Rachel Muller-Heyndyk, December 17, 2018 The government announced plans to give greater protections to gig economy workers today Under the new legislation employers will have to tell staff details of their…