This is a case about a man having a Zoom call and, when noticed by his boss that he was having a beer on the call, responded by saying “just deal with it”. I must confess I have been sorely tempted to try this myself but,...
Carer's Leave came into effect in April 2024, entitling employees to unpaid leave to give or arrange care for a ‘dependant’ who has: a physical or mental illness or injury that means they’re expected to need care for more than 3 months a disability (as defined in the...
In our Employment Law Solicitors practice advising employers, we often come across cases of mistaken legal employment status along with its frequently major impact on both the employer and the individual doing the work. Here’s a summary of key issues from both sides. What’s the key...
The ranges against which injury to feelings compensation is assessed, known as Vento bands after the case Vento v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, have been increased as of 6th April 2024 The Vento band amounts are: Lower band: £1,200 to £11,700 (for less serious...
There is a little-known, but important, rule that applies to employees who are serving their notice whilst also being off sick. Most employers would assume that an employee who is working their notice, but is then off sick, would receive either Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or...
The offer letter you present to a potential employee can form part of your organisation's contractual obligations and requirements. What you put in an offer letter is, therefore, crucial. What is the status of your offer? Any offer can be contractual but, ideally, we draft it, so...
I find it fascinating to take a closer look at law cases which are covered heavily in the news to see what really went on. A recent case that has been plastered across tabloids with iterations of the headline 'Barber who sacked employee for calling in...
The law does permit children to work part-time from the age of 13, however, there are strict rules in place to protect both child and young workers under school leaving age. This is a summary of the law for employing younger workers, along with our...
The new guidance published by ACAS is important reading for all HR Managers and Managers. The guidance covers What reasonable adjustments for mental health look like; How to request them; How employers should respond to such requests; and How to manage such issues too. The guidance suggests considering adjustments even when...
The simple answer is yes, as in the noteworthy case of Meaker v Cyxtera Technology. Both an employee’s case circumstances and any corresponding language used by an employer to deal with it can be protected by the without prejudice veil but, if you get the process...