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#Discrimination
In the case of Buchanan v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the EAT gave useful guidance on the objective justification defence available to employers in certain discrimination claims
Employer’s decision must be objectively justified not underlying policy
14
Oct
2016
Employer’s decision must be objectively justified not underlying policy
In the case of Buchanan v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the EAT gave useful guidance on the objective justification defence available to employers in certain discrimination claims
#Discrimination
In the case of Snell v Network Rail, the tribunal awarded a father just over £28,000 in compensation after he was refused the same pay as his wife while on shared parental leave.
Shared parental leave pay – to enhance or not to enhance?
14
Oct
2016
Shared parental leave pay – to enhance or not to enhance?
In the case of Snell v Network Rail, the tribunal awarded a father just over £28,000 in compensation after he was refused the same pay as his wife while on shared parental leave.
#Other
Back in February we reported that the EAT had dismissed an appeal from British Gas against the finding that the Working Time Regulations can be interpreted so as to be compatible with the EU Working Time Directive, with the effect that results-based commission payments should be included in the calculation of holiday pay.
Holiday pay: British Gas appeal to Court of Appeal fails
7
Oct
2016
Holiday pay: British Gas appeal to Court of Appeal fails
Back in February we reported that the EAT had dismissed an appeal from British Gas against the finding that the Working Time Regulations can be interpreted so as to be compatible with the EU Working Time Directive, with the effect that results-based commission payments should be included in the calculation of holiday pay.
#Employee relations
The start point from what our new Prime Minister Theresa May has been saying is no apparent reason to expect reduced rights for workers, indeed current expectations are possibly for added worker protection.
Has the PM made trade unions redundant?
6
Oct
2016
Has the PM made trade unions redundant?
The start point from what our new Prime Minister Theresa May has been saying is no apparent reason to expect reduced rights for workers, indeed current expectations are possibly for added worker protection.
#Contracts
In McCann v Snozone Ltd, a verbal offer of employment made via a recruitment agency was sufficient to create a legally binding agreement between the individual and the employer, the subsequent withdrawal of which amounted to a breach of contract.
In Recruitment, Your Word Is Your Bond
6
Oct
2016
In Recruitment, Your Word Is Your Bond
In McCann v Snozone Ltd, a verbal offer of employment made via a recruitment agency was sufficient to create a legally binding agreement between the individual and the employer, the subsequent withdrawal of which amounted to a breach of contract.
#Contracts
Long gone are the days when the postman delivered every parcel. Nowadays, we don’t bat an eyelid when the person knocking at the door is a courier in an unfamiliar uniform.
Is the ‘gig’ up for Britain’s self-employed delivery workers?
6
Oct
2016
Is the ‘gig’ up for Britain’s self-employed delivery workers?
Long gone are the days when the postman delivered every parcel. Nowadays, we don’t bat an eyelid when the person knocking at the door is a courier in an unfamiliar uniform.
#Immigration
Over the years, the government has made many changes to the Entrepreneur visa route in an attempt to counter abuse under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa category.
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Satisfying the Genuine Entrepreneur Test
6
Oct
2016
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Satisfying the Genuine Entrepreneur Test
Over the years, the government has made many changes to the Entrepreneur visa route in an attempt to counter abuse under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa category.
#Atypical & Flexible Working
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has decided that two elected workplace union officials, despite not being the union’s employees, were its agents and therefore the union could be held liable for their acts of discrimination against an employee.
Elected Union Officials were agents under the Equality Act
6
Oct
2016
Elected Union Officials were agents under the Equality Act
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has decided that two elected workplace union officials, despite not being the union’s employees, were its agents and therefore the union could be held liable for their acts of discrimination against an employee.
#Atypical & Flexible Working
In November last year we reported on the government’s plans to reform apprenticeships and introduce a levy of 0.5% for employers with a total payroll bill in excess of £3m.
Apprenticeship levy update
30
Sep
2016
Apprenticeship levy update
In November last year we reported on the government’s plans to reform apprenticeships and introduce a levy of 0.5% for employers with a total payroll bill in excess of £3m.
#Other
Compliance with the National Minimum Wage is a legal obligation, make sure you are in the know and don’t fall foul of the law.
Attention: Changes to the National Minimum Wage
30
Sep
2016
Attention: Changes to the National Minimum Wage
Compliance with the National Minimum Wage is a legal obligation, make sure you are in the know and don’t fall foul of the law.
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