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The National Minimum Wage (NMW) imposes a duty to pay a minimum sum per each hour worked. However, as an important Court of Appeal ruling showed, it is not always as simple as that. A failure to understand the complexities can have severe financial consequences, as found in this case. Continue reading →
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published annual statistics for work-related ill health, workplace injuries, working days lost, enforcement action taken and the associated costs of work-related injury for 2018/2019. Continue reading →
Professional advice provided by lawyers is strictly confidential and cannot be relied upon as evidence in any legal proceedings – but what if the client is counselled to take a dishonest course? The Court of Appeal confronted this issue in an employment dispute. Continue reading →
It is easy for businesses dealing with office politics, poor trading or cash flow difficulties to take their eye off the ball when it comes to their employees’ rights. As an Employment Tribunal (ET) decision strikingly showed, however, it is precisely at such moments of crisis that professional advice is most needed. Continue reading →
Race discrimination in the workplace is not always overt, or even conscious, but judges are on the alert to spot instances of stereotypical prejudice, as a Court of Appeal ruling strikingly showed. Continue reading →
Modern job interviews are often casual affairs, conducted over a cup of coffee. However, unscripted questions, formulated without legal advice, can easily cause employers to face negative consequences. In a recent legal case, a prospective employee was asked if she planned to become pregnant. Continue reading →
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) handed down judgment on 5 December 2019 on the case of Stuart Delivery Ltd v Mr Warren Augustine UKEAT/0219/18/BA regarding employment status and the use of technology. Continue reading →
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) was first introduced in the banking sector in March 2016 with the aim of creating greater individual accountability of those working within financial institutions. The FCA hoped to strengthen the integrity of the financial services and increase protection for consumers in the wake of the scandals of previous years. Continue reading →
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) was first introduced in the banking sector in March 2016 with the aim of creating greater individual accountability of those working within financial institutions. The FCA hoped to strengthen the integrity of the financial services and increase protection for consumers in the wake of the scandals of previous years.
From 9th December 2019, the regulations are to be extended to all FCA solo-regulated firms, meaning a further 50,000 businesses will be covered.
This article looks at the impact the regulations will have and how such firms can prepare ahead of the looming December deadline. Continue reading →
Sexual harassment in the workplace is sadly not as rare as one would hope but, with the right legal advice, there is no reason why anyone should put up with it. In a recent case, a woman whose infatuated boss subjected her to unwelcome sexualised behaviour secured more than £30,000 in compensation (Shotton v Mark Harris Upholstery Limited and Another). Continue reading →
