Will I still get paid if I can’t get to work because of the snow?
As the UK braces itself for a blast of wintry weather, employees and employers may be wondering what their rights are in the event that staff are prevented from working due to snow or other bad weather. While the law… Read on
Part-time worker was treated less favourably than full-timer by British Airways
The Court of Appeal recently ruled that a part-time member of BA’s cabin crew was treated less favourably than her full-time equivalent by being paid only 50% of full-pay for working 53.5 % of her comparator’s hours. Facts In the… Read on
Addison Lee drivers were workers entitled to NMW and paid holidays
In another important ruling regarding employment status, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a tribunal’s decision that drivers employed by Addison Lee were not self-employed (as their contracts stated) but, were actually workers providing personal service. The tribunal was… Read on
Long-term disability benefits: employer not entitled to dismiss
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an employer was not entitled to dismiss an employee who was on long-term sick leave and receiving benefits under a long-term disability scheme. It implied a term into the employee’s contract of… Read on
National minimum wage increase from April 2019 announced
The Chancellor announced the new rates for the national minimum wage which will apply from April 2019 in the Budget. The national living wage rate will increase to £8.21 (from £7.83). This equates to a £690 annual pay rise for… Read on
Closing the gender pay gap: UK figures fall but still work to be done
According to figures recently published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK’s gender pay gap for full-time employees has fallen to its lowest level ever. The figure fell from 9.1% in 2017 to 8.6% this year based on… Read on
Compulsory ethnicity pay reporting to be introduced
Following the introduction of mandatory gender pay reporting for larger employers in April 2017, the government is now consulting on introducing similar requirements in respect of ethnicity pay. The proposal is part of a series of measures to tackle barriers… Read on
Parental bereavement law not expected until 2020
There is currently no legal requirement for employers to provide paid time off for parents whose child has died. The government previously pledged to introduce a new entitlement for parental bereavement leave and pay and, in September 2018, the Parental… Read on
Government to consult on greater parental pay transparency
The government has announced that it will consult on requiring employers with more than 250 staff to publish their parental leave and pay policies, so job applicants can make informed decisions about whether they can combine the role with caring… Read on
New legislation to ensure workers get all their tips
The government has announced plans to introduce new legislation “at the earliest opportunity” to ensure that tips left for workers providing a service will go to them in full. There have been plenty of examples of restaurants such as Belgo… Read on