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The De Bank Haycocks v ADP RPO UK Ltd case clarifies lawful consultation in small-scale redundancies. The Court of Appeal ruled individual, not group, consultation suffices, provided it occurs at a formative stage. Comprehensive appeal processes can remedy procedural flaws.

Welcome to the Wrigleys Employment Law Bulletin, October 2020.

From 6 April 2026 employers will face a number of changes to statutory payment rates and employment law compensation limits.

The pandemic has changed the global economy as we know it. From the board room to the mail room

Key changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and how to calculate termination payments for furloughed staff.

Faced with an economic downturn and increased pressure on North East businesses, Tony McPhillips, partner and head of the Employment Services group at Muckle LLP, considers the duties and responsibilities owed by employers when considering redundancies in the workforce.

As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live, HMRC provides helpful guidance on calculating claims.

Understanding redundancy is crucial for both employers and employees. Key points include differentiating voluntary and compulsory redundancy, conducting fair consultations, using objective criteria, calculating statutory redundancy pay, and ensuring rights to notice and time off for job searches.

In light of the resurgence in COVID cases as we enter the winter months, and in anticipation of the further strain on businesses this could cause, the UK Government

The UK Court of Appeal clarified that general workforce consultation is unnecessary in smaller-scale redundancies (fewer than 20 dismissals), affirming individual consultation suffices. However, early employee engagement remains critical to avoid costly disputes and ensure fairness.

Hello and welcome to the first employment video for 2023. My name's Paul Griffin and I'm Head of the Norton Rose Fulbright Employment Team in EMEA.

The UK Chancellor has announced a new Job Support Scheme to replace the furlough scheme. It will start on 1 November and run for six months.

This is the most significant development on the horizon in Northern Ireland (NI). This UK-wide bill aims to speed up the removal of certain retained EU laws by giving ministers powers to revoke...

Further to our prior blog post available here, the UK Government has published more detailed guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ("CJRS").

The impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the UK is becoming increasingly apparent, causing many businesses to consider how they can reduce staff costs.

The Government's much anticipated Employment Rights Bill was finally published on 10 October 2024 introducing extensive reforms designed to improve workers' rights across the country. Coming in at a whopping 158 pages.

Last week, the Government announced a number of proposals for changes to employment laws.