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…
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…