Parliament under fire by unions over EU employment law

June 19, 2019June 2, 2019 by

During the negotiations around Britain’s exit from the European Union (Brexit), some modifications have been proposed by the British government. The Prime Minister at the time, Theresa May, stated that following a successful Brexit, instead of automatically accepting EU changes and adopting their laws based on interrelations, the Parliament will get to discuss and eventually decide on which rules are appropriate and which laws should be adopted. Parliament would be …

Parliament to vote on adopting EU employment law post Brexit

June 19, 2019May 27, 2019 by

In a bid to calm anxious workers and their representatives in Britain following Brexit, Theresa May’s proposal allows MPS to vote on whether they will be following suit in order of the new EU employment legislation after Brexit. Whilst this might on some level alleviate the anxiety of workers in the UK especially EU workers, there are many that are a bit apprehensive and feel this is a play by …

Mental Health and Physical Health should be treated equally

June 19, 2019May 25, 2019 by

Health and safety regulations dictate that there are first aid boxes easily accessible within a workplace. However, there are no mental first aid boxes. There is a disparity between physical health and mental health. There are designated parking spaces for the disabled and societal empathy and sympathy, for physically challenged individuals or those with obvious physical injuries. However, recently there has become graeter influence on creating awareness about the impact …

Hotel staff entitled to a statement of rights after the first month

June 19, 2019May 23, 2019 by

A recent ruling of the Employment Appeal Tribunal has caused what law experts believe to be a ‘revolutionary’ change for sectors of staff with high turnovers. The case of three hotel workers who were employed by Maritime Hotel in Portland, Dorset, part of Maritime Hotels Ltd around the period of April 21st, 2016 who were later dismissed on July 7th 2016 sparked what incited this ‘revolutionary’ turnaround. The case was …

Increased Redundancy Protection for New Mums

June 19, 2019May 21, 2019 by

Many women in their respective workplaces have at one time or the other faced gender discrimination. Further, they might also have suffered sex discrimination but may also have experienced racial and gender discrimination and this also may be compounded with age discrimination. Recent reports have highlighted how women are being treated unfairly at their respective place of work due to pregnancy or maternity leave. Many women have complained at how …

Asda Loses Court of Appeal Case

June 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by

The disparity faced by workers in UK supermarket giant, Asda regarding sex discrimination remains a common occurance in the workplace. The Problem In 2014, a group of staff, mainly females, who worked for one of the biggest suppermarket retailers in the UK, Asda, raised claims concerning the disparity faced in pay when compared with their counterparts who worked in the warehouse for the company. The claim aims to level the …

Employers must check EU citizens’ right to work in UK post Brexit

June 19, 2019May 17, 2019 by

UK employers have been saddled with what they are referring to as an “impossible” task given to them by the Home Office to identify European Union citizens through rigorous investigation, who are eligible or entitled to work in the United Kingdom post Brexit. With the Brexit in view, complications arise which has everyone confused as to where the tipping point lies. One of the obvious immediate consequences of Brexit is …

Workplace Sexual Harassment Code Possible in 2019

May 27, 2019May 14, 2019 by

As part of a package to measures to clarify the law on sexual harassment the UK government will develop a code of practice for employers on workplace sexual harassment. The code of practice is to be developed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), and examine employers’ legal responsibilities to protect their staff from harassment. Within these measures the government plans to consult on reforming non-disclosure agreements (NDAs); soldifying …

Government’s Criminal Record Scheme is rejected by the Supreme Court

May 26, 2019May 13, 2019 by

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of three people who claimed their lives were negatively affected by minor criminal convictions in their past. The judges found the manner in which criminal records are disclosed to employers infringed human rights. The outcome means the government will now have to consider reform of the system. According to the charity Unlock, the ruling stands to help thousands of people with old and …

How Employment Tribunals Work?

August 2, 2023May 12, 2019 by

Employment tribunals are legal hearings between an employee, or employees, and an employer to resolve disputes about employment rights. The majority of all legal cases about employment are heard in employment tribunals. Cases such as unfair dismissal, redundancy and discrimination. There are also many other sorts of claim that can be brought to the employment tribunal. This means that disputes involving equal pay, redundancy payments, unfair dismissal, and discrimination (on …