New Legal Measures to Protect Workers from Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements

July 25, 2019April 23, 2019 by

Non-disclosure agreements are fast becoming methods employers make use of when they plan on silencing whistleblowers or when paying off employees for unfair dismissal. Due to the increase in abuse and misuse of NDA, new laws are being implemented in order to protect employees from the misuse of NDAs. Among the new legal measures being taken, some include; Non-disclosure agreements can in no way prevent anyone from reporting to the …

British MP Frank Field demands action on Injustice in Gig Economy

July 25, 2019April 22, 2019 by

British MP, Frank Field has demanded for the government to place focus on the “rampant injustice” faced by workers in the gig economy as well as develop protection policies and laws that would ensure that workers are protected from mistreatment. The gig economy encompasses workers who are full time independent contractors. In some cases, workers are small business owners and in others, they are freelancers who are paid to complete …

How UK’s new Employment Laws can increase worker Financial Security

July 25, 2019April 21, 2019 by

Recently, there has been increased focus in the UK on new laws that protect workers and employees. Employment laws and policies have found a balance between providing flexibility, whilst providing workers protection. In December 2018, the UK government unveiled The Good Work Plan, a direct and carefully detailed strategy that would focus on strengthening workers’ rights and cause changes in employment laws. Within this plan, there is a commitment towards …

New Employment Laws Spring into Action in April’19

July 25, 2019April 20, 2019 by

Even with Brexit loitering inconclusively, it won’t impact the changes in employment laws scheduled to come into effect from the 6th of April 2019. These changes impact so many aspects of work such as payments, wages, benefits and pensions. It is worth knowing the changes so you don’t miss out and your entitlement. Here are six areas due to change on 6th April 2019. 1. Minimum wage: All minimum wage …

New EU Employment law to be reviewed by Parliament post-Brexit

July 25, 2019April 19, 2019 by

Despite the fact that the UK Parliament still hasn’t approved the withdrawal deal negotiated by Teresa May and agreed with the EU. Leaving the EU without a deal means that the UK Parliament must set out to draw up alternative plans in regards to EU directives which have been adopted into UK law. The impact that Brexit would have on the European workforce in the UK has been one of …

Nursery that sacked teacher for living with boyfriend wins appeal against religious discrimination

July 25, 2019April 18, 2019 by

The decision of a Watford employment tribunal in the case of Miss De Groen vs Gan Menachem Hendon Nursery which ruled that Ms De Groen was discriminated against by her employers (Gan Menachem Hendon Nursery) based on her sex and religious belief has been upturned by the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Problems started when Ms De Groen attended a barbecue with her boyfriend who she was at that time, co-habiting with. …

Employment Tribunal rules Employee called ‘baby farmer’ was unfairly Dismissed

May 3, 2019April 17, 2019 by

On 5 November, 2016, Lucinda Hayman lodged a complain form to an employemt tribunal presenting complaints of direct discrimination based on her sex, sexual harassment, harassment based on the protected characteristic of sex, unfair dismissal and less favourable treatment which is contrary to Regulation 5 of the Part-time Workers Regulations 2000. All these claims were brought against her line manager for her employer the logistics company, Pall-Ex. Pall-Ex is a …

FAQs for Employees who have been offered Settlement Agreement.

August 2, 2023April 16, 2019 by

1.) What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legal contract between you and your employer which brings about a resolution to a legal case. If there is a dispute between you and your employer, there would either be a payment agreement, or an agreement that promises to stop unfair treatments signed and agreed by your employer. Settlement agreements are usually signed mostly after an employee’s termination at …

The Lowdown for Employees on Settlement Agreements – Infographic

May 22, 2019April 16, 2019 by

How much is the payment? When it comes to advising you (the employee) on the actual settlement agreement document, your employer will normally include a clause in the agreement to provide for a contribution towards your legal costs. This is usually between £250 and £500 plus VAT, but it could be more or less. Assuming that you have been employed for over 2 years, and have either been dismissed, or …

Defamation Complaint Does Not Qualify for Whistleblowing Disclosure

May 3, 2019April 15, 2019 by

Since June 2013 the requirement has been for any potential whistleblowers to make their disclosure of information. This has been issued in public interest yet it is not a concept defined in a statute. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has given some guidance which may be helpful in narrowing down the scope of concept. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee, Mr Ibrahim, who alleged he was being …