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Government has set out proposals to help retain those with disabilities and health conditions in work.

Many employers have more favourable provisions for pay during maternity leave than for those taking adoption leave or shared parental leave.

The provisions of the Pension Schemes Act 2021 creating new criminal offences and financial penalties come into force on 1 October 2021.

Part-time workers are commonly paid holiday pay at the rate of 12.07% of earnings. But how do employers come to this figure?

The new Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, effective July 18, 2024, guides employers on changing contractual terms to avoid dismissal and re-engagement. It emphasizes early, open consultation with employees, reassessment of proposals, and dismissal as a last resort. Employment tribunals will consider adherence to this code when awarding compensation, potentially increasing awards by up to 25% for non-compliance. The Labour Government plans to further restrict "fire and rehire" prac

Courts and tribunals are not obliged to follow it, but guidance may be used as evidence in proceedings.

Did the treatment of a gay head teacher amount to constructive dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination?

Workers are protected from detrimental treatment as a result of making a protected disclosure (or 'whistleblowing').

A look ahead to some of the key changes impacting on employers planned for 2019/20

Good news for those who will potentially inherit more, but, the reality is that the Government rules rarely operate in the way people expect.

Government announces extension to interest-free inheritance tax instalment option for all qualifying assets.

Measures a sole director-shareholder should consider during their lifetime to ensure the continuity of their business following their death.

A summary of the FCA's main proposals and what you need to know.

With victims of modern slavery in England likely to number over 10,000, we consider supply chain transparency requirements for academy trusts.

You might be surprised to find that the answer is yes.

Regular readers of the blog will remember when Shaun Hill was jailed for breaching an injunction the Court of Protection had put in place to protect his father.

The ICO has taken action against British Airways under the GDPR. We look at the facts of the case and implications for charities & social enterprises.

After a false start last year, the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill ("the Bill") has passed through its first major parliamentary hurdle as it looks to update data protection laws...