EU Settlement Scheme
Though there is still uncertainty about the potential implications of Brexit and possibly even whether Brexit will happen at all, the Home Office have published a campaign this week to encourage EU nationals to apply early for settlement ahead of the full launch this...
What is the maximum weeks pay limit for statutory redundancy pay?
From 6 April 2019, the maximum weeks pay for statutory redundancy payment (and for the unfair dismissal basic award) will increase to £525 from the
previous £508…
The Prime Minister on employment rights and Brexit
Earlier this month the Prime Minister Theresa May gave a speech in Parliament about Brexit which included a section concerning employee rights and their future post Brexit. Mrs May confirmed earlier commitments that the Conservative-led government would not be looking...
Mental Health First Aiders
Mental health is a topical discussion, and one that is becoming more prevalent in the employment sphere. In the beginning of January the House of Commons debated mental health first aid provisions in the workplace. It was initiated after Greg Clark Secretary of State...
Government goes against £65 settled status fee for EU citizens
As Brexit draws closer there are many EU citizens and their employers who are worried about their future in the UK after the 29th of March. The original £65 settled status fee for over 16’s and £32.50 for under 16’s was met with distaste from the public and warranted...
Disability discrimination
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held in Wood v Durham County Council that it is not disability discrimination to dismiss an employee with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and associated amnesia for shoplifting. This is because the employee was dismissed...
Could employment tribunal fees be reintroduced?
The Ministry of Justice has announced this month that employment tribunal fees may be reintroduced. Secretary for the MoJ, Richard Heaton voiced his confidence stating that a fee-based system could be found which does not deny Claimants access to justice. The case...
Parental bereavement leave
The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 has received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in 2020. The new Act will allow all employed parents who lose a child under the age of 18, or suffer a stillbirth from 24 weeks of pregnancy, a right to two...
Summary of gender pay gap information provided by employers
Gender pay reporting legislation requires employers with 250 or more employees to publish statutory calculations every year showing how large the pay gap is between their male and female employees. This week the Government Equalities Office has published a summary of...