The courts have banned ‘fire and rehire’ – or have they?
Henry Clinton-Davis examines fire and rehire policies following the recent Tesco court ruling.
Asda follows Next’s pay equity battle: The claims shaking up retail
Employment partner Jon Heuvel examines recent equal pay cases, in light of Asda recently hitting the headlines for its own.
Landlords banning working from home
Kate Palmer shares employment law implications of new data that suggests landlords are moving more and more towards banning working from home.
Amazon salary hike deemed “too little, too late” by union
Amazon has raised minimum rates for UK workers by nearly 10% after winning a union recognition bid against GMB.
First Bus worker dismissed for misogyny towards boss
A tribunal ruled that First Bus worker’s dismissal was fair after using sexist, derogatory language when speaking about his female boss.
Next employees wins six-year equal pay case
Over 3,500 current and former employees of Next have secured a decisive victory in their six-year legal battle for equal pay.
The right to disconnect: What it could mean for UK SMEs
Adopted in several other countries, the right to disconnect is likely on the horizon for the UK. What will this mean for your organisation and workforce?
BBC implements new anti-grooming guidelines following Huw Edwards scandal
In the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal, the BBC has introduced updated guidelines to prevent the abuse of power and ensure a safer work environment for all employees.
EHRC issues new guidelines to prevent discriminatory job adverts
In a bid to prevent discrimination, the UK equality regulator, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has amended its guidance on job adverts.
A summer of sport, the HR nightmare
It’s been a busy summer of sports so far and there’s more to come. How can HR best manage these periods? Kate Palmer covers the lessons learned from the Euros 2024…
Employment tribunal rules Apple employee unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found Apple’s investigation to have significant deficiencies and has found it to have unfairly dismissed an employee over racial allegations and insensitive photos.
HMRC worker wins harassment claim over unwanted birthday card
An HMRC worker won a harassment case against her employer after being sent a birthday card and over 20 other total allegations of harassment.
The new Labour landscape: Nine UK employment changes to prepare for
With the Labour party now leading the UK, employers will need to brace themselves for changes ahead. Here, we outline nine potential employment law reforms and how to prepare for them.
Why there is a place for employers to use NDAs
The government’s rejection of a ban on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in harassment cases was the right decision, say employment lawyers Laura Clark and Nick Hawkins at Knights. Now the focus needs to be on how they are used appropriately in the workplace.
Tribunal awards £90,000 to mother in landmark sex discrimination case
A mother of two receives £90,000 through tribunal when her offer of employment is rescinded after asking the ages of her children.
The right to be boring: Team building without legal repercussions
After being fired for not being ‘fun’ enough, an employee took the company in question to court and won. How can employers ensure their team building events are successful and, above all, don’t land them in legal hot water?
Return-to-office tribunals: How to avoid the battleground
As UK firms move away from remote working and back to office-based setups, there may be an uptick in tribunal cases as employees push back. What do employers need to be aware of to ensure they remain compliant? Danielle Ayres, Employment Partner from Primas Law, advises.
Upcoming employment law changes: Your need-to-know guide
We are only six months into 2024 and the world of employment law has already seen a number of significant legislative changes take effect. Here are the important changes to employment law that employers need to know.
How HR is business-critical in 2024
Change across HR and employment regulation this year is affecting organisations of all sizes. By keeping abreast of statutory changes HR can advise and support accordingly.
Sainsbury’s employee dismissed for ‘stealing’ a shopping bag
Many are ‘baffled’ that a Sainsbury’s employee of 20 years was sacked for gross misconduct after accidentally stealing carrier bags. However, the employer was within its rights to take this action. This case underlines the importance of having clear policies and procedures in place.
