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Government proposals may result in your non-compete clause becoming void

12th May 2023

On 10 May the government published a policy paper that is a mix of the government’s vision for delivering an improved regulatory framework and covers a number of proposed changes to employment law, one of which is about restrictive covenants, specifically, non-compete clauses. This article covers the changes proposed that are commonly included in employment contracts.

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Abolition of the two year period: should you be afraid?

19th November 2024

It’s very likely that you will have read the headlines about the government’s introduction of a day one right for employees to make a claim for unfair dismissal. This blog is about why it’s too early to panic!

Labour’s New Deal

18th July 2024

From an employee’s perspective, these proposed changes are wholly positive. For employers the changes will require careful consideration and some work to ensure that recruitment and HR processes are both legal and effective. Labour’s plans are not inherently novel, but they will extend your duty to ensure that dismissals are fair and properly handled from the first day of employment.

EMPLOYMENT LAW: WILL BREXIT CHANGE EVERYTHING?

25th September 2022

Whilst Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget has dominated the media this week, Jacob Rees-Mogg, newly appointed Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has introduced a Bill which could have far-reaching long-term impact on the UK economy.

Do we have to give staff the bank holiday off?

16th September 2022

Employers who express the holiday entitlement as 5.6 weeks inclusive of bank holiday will not be legally bound to pay an extra day for the funeral. Those employers who express holiday entitlement for their full time staff as 20 days plus bank holidays will have to pay for the extra day.

EMPLOYMENT LAW: HAS BREXIT CHANGED ANYTHING?

13th May 2021

Brexit has had little immediate impact on employment law in the private sector. This article looks at why this is, and what could change, as well as some practical tips for savvy employers.

Outsourcing appeals

16th April 2021

Sometimes dealing with disciplinary and grievance appeals can be a struggle for SMEs particularly when the initial decision has been taken by the only person available: the owner. If the employee subsequently brings a claim, the SME will be expected to have followed the statutory Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures. Failure […]

The New Job Support Scheme

28th September 2020

On 24th September, the Chancellor announced the broad outline of the new Job Support Scheme (JSS). In broad terms, the JSS seeks to enable short time working whilst ensuring that employees are still able to earn sufficient wages to survive and companies receive some help with their payroll costs.

How can you prevent your staff from ignoring quarantine?

30th July 2020

As the government permits foreign travel again, and then suddenly revokes its own advice as the pandemic waxes and wanes unpredictably, employers continue to face challenging times and new problems.

It’s going to take more than a cheap meal to save UK employment

9th July 2020

There are two measures that are likely to be of direct interest to employers: The Job Retention Bonus (JRB) and the Kickstart Scheme. The JRB is intended to encourage employers to retain staff, and the Kickstart Scheme is aimed at addressing the problems with unemployment amongst the young in society.