The long anticipated Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) judgment in the conjoined cases of Bear Scotland Limited v Fulton, Hertel (UK) Limited v Wood & Others and Amec Group v Law & Others has been delivered today. In my two previous blogs of the 28 July and 15 October I discussed at length the implications the […]

Further to my earlier blog post uploaded on 28 July 2014 we continue to await the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) judgment in the joined cases of Bear Scotland Limited v Fulton, Hertel (UK) Limited v Wood & Others and Amec Group v Law & Others. My advice to both employees and employers is to read this […]

Obesity – a growing concern Obesity levels in the UK have risen dramatically over the last quarter of a century. Statistics suggest that 25% of the current UK population is obese. Changes afoot in the law of employment suggest that obesity may become an issue for employers. The landmark case on Obesity Discrimination The case […]

A number of recent case-law judgements have suggested a shift in the law in favour of employees receiving enhanced pay whilst on holiday. Basic pay no longer cuts the mustard in some cases. This development could have a significant impact on the way you run your business, especially if you employ staff with irregular hours, […]

On 6 April 2014, various changes were implemented into the sphere of employment law, all of which have the potential to affect employers and their employees. Here are 10 important changes that you need to know about: 1. Amendments to TUPE – Post transfer pension contributions The Occupational Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 mean […]

According to current news reports severe weather is on its way this winter. If and when it hits, it can cause a number of issues for employers and their employees regarding pay, leave, health and safety and employment rights. British weather can range from brutal winds and flash floods to black ice and relentless snow. […]