Employment Data Cards
I have published updated data cards for this years increase in statutory pay increases and employment tribunal compensation, To download please click here
Upcoming Bank Holidays
Upcoming Bank Holidays A reminder that on Monday 8th May 2023 there will be an additional bank holiday in respect of His Majesty’s Coronation. That will make 5 bank holidays coming up over the next 2 months: 7th April (Good Friday) 10th April (Easter Monday)...
Four Day Work Week
Four Day Work Week The vast majority of companies taking part in the largest trial of the four-day working week have opted to continue with the new pattern. Companies taking part were offered workshops and mentoring to help them rethink working practices. Staff were...
Vento Bands Update
The 2023 annual update to the Vento guidelines , which give compensation to injury to feelings in discrimination cases have been updated, As of the 6th April 2023 the bands will be: £1,100 to £11,200 for less serious cases £11,200 to £33,700 for cases that do not...
Case Update – Strike outs for all claims for failing to provide full particulars for one claim
Case Update - Strike outs for all claims for failing to provide full particulars for one claim In a recent case, Mohammed v Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation trust, it was held that it was an error of law to strike out an entire claim when only parts of it were...
Right to Request Flexible Working from Day One
The government has now published its response to the consultation last year on flexible working laws. It has been decided that all employees will now have the right to request flexible working from day one. There is emphasis on request rather than have the right to be...
Statutory Neonatal Leave and Pay to be Introduced
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill will allow parents to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave in addition to other parental leave entitlements such as maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, to spend more time with their baby and delaying the requirement to...
Ban on Exclusivity Clauses
An exclusivity clause in an employment contract restricts workers from taking on additional work with another employer. As with other restrictive covenants, they are only enforceable if they are designed to protect a legitimate business interest and are reasonable....
Reminder of the Minimum Wage Increase
The National Living Wage rate will increase by 9.7% from 1 April 2023 will be of benefit to some workers – please see below National Living Wage will increase from £9.50 to £10.42 21-22 year olds will increase to £10.18 18-20 Year olds will increase to £7.49 Under...