by webmaster | 14 Aug, 2019 | Industry Changes
The UK Supreme Court has enhanced employers’ ability to enforce contractual clauses that restrict employees from leaving to work with competitors. Such clauses are often known as non-compete clauses. They can be vital to prevent key staff from damaging a business...
by webmaster | 21 Jul, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new ruling by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted the need for companies to ensure their computer systems are adequate to keep data safe. The ICO plans to fine hotel chain Marriott International £99m for general data protection...
by webmaster | 1 Jul, 2019 | Upcoming Changes
Blog July 1st, 2019. By Karen Coleman, Employment Law specialist. The Good Work Plan sets out our vision for the future of the UK labour market. Government Minister Greg Clark says the plan is a “vision for the future of the UK labour market,” adding that this should...
by webmaster | 27 Jun, 2019 | Industry Changes, Latest changes, Pay and Benefits, Working Hours and Annual Leave
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has added a further complication to the holiday pay debate, holding that a group of police officers and civilian employees were entitled to backdated additional holiday pay to reflect overtime worked even though there was a...
by webmaster | 31 May, 2019 | Latest changes, Tribunal Cases
Since tribunal fees were abolished, the increase in the number of cases being brought to the tribunals has resulted in outstanding cases growing by 53% from 2017 to 2018, alongside a 23% increase in the number of new claims received. This has led many academics to...
