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The EAT has upheld the decision of an employment tribunal that a live-in carer was an employee of the client even though she contributed to tax & NI.

EAT finds volunteer was a worker and able to bring a claim concerning the right to be accompanied

Employers will be aware that employees who take maternity leave are protected from detriment and dismissal in connection with exercising this right. These protections also extend to other forms...

In this series of articles for employers, we consider the key elements of a fair redundancy process and some of the pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Looking at the increasing trend for local authorities to charge for exclusions and the legality of this under the relevant funding regulations.

The Pension Regulator sets out its revised description of a 'professional trustee. Earlier this year we reported that the Pensions Regulator (tPR) had issued a consultation document ...

When should an academy trust create a subsidiary company in order to carry out trading activity and comply with charity law?...

Blended families face unique succession challenges. Balancing equality, fairness, and business needs requires clear planning.

Assessing the implications of an absence of affordable housing for teachers, and considering how schools' surplus land could provide solutions.

Many academy trusts raise additional funds to supplement government funding. This article covers points to consider when looking at income generation.

EAT confirms Tribunal decision that challenging the claimant's confrontational behaviour was not discrimination under s.15 Equality Act.

Rather than a swift return to the old normal, it seems the focus for future months will be on organisations and individuals "learning to live with" Covid-19. In our first article this month we look at...

The Government has further clarified some details of the Job Retention Scheme. On 9 April, HMRC published the third update of its guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme).

Five weeks after the online portal opened for applications under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) two thirds of UK businesses have used the scheme and by 3 May HMRC...

Consultations are a useful way to provide feedback on particular topics and represent a real opportunity for individuals and organisations to provide working knowledge and practical experience on the issues the government is seeking to tackle.

Key considerations for employers dealing with requests to work differently in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The article explains the new duty for employers, effective October 2024, to take proactive steps in preventing sexual harassment at work. It outlines the legal definition of sexual harassment, including various forms of conduct, and emphasizes the importance of the victim's perception in claims. The article also highlights employer responsibilities and the potential legal consequences for failing to comply with the duty.

EAT: Unilateral imposition of a pay rise outside collective bargaining was an unlawful offer.