The statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement came into force on 18th July 2024. More commonly known as the Code of Practice on ‘fire and re-hire’, there is no stand-alone claim for breach of its provisions. However, the Code must be taken into account...
In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision, it was clarified that the three-month time limit for making claims about unlawful deductions from wages starts from the date the deduction occurred, not the date employment ended. In the case of Wharton v Sheehan...
Part-time workers in the UK have protection from discrimination in the form of the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000. Equal Treatment: Part-time workers must receive the same treatment as full-time workers, including pay...
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Tips Act) and its accompanying statutory Code of Practice will come into force on 1st October 2024. This was confirmed by commencement regulations for the Act and Code of Practice which were laid before Parliament in...
July’s King’s Speech unveiled Labour’s legislative agenda for their early months in government. Two employment bills were announced. The Prime Minister’s accompanying briefing note provided some details, indicating Labour’s commitment to fully implementing their ‘New...
Understanding what counts towards holiday pay has been a tricky subject for years, but with the latest updates to the Working Time Regulations 1998, things have become a little clearer. Here’s a rundown of five things you need to know about holiday pay in 2024: What...
