Most employers know that if they breach the laws which govern workplace relations then they can expect to receive claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination or breach of contract (even if there is no written contract). Many employers will also have experienced personal injury claims brought by employees who have suffered Read more…
This year has seen a revolution in the law on what should count as holiday pay. These unwelcome developments for employers could result in a number of Tribunal claims being pursued by employees across the country. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) yesterday delivered its Judgment in cases of Bear Scotland Read more…
In addition to our blog on Employment Tribunal statistics, the BIS has also conducted a survey on Tribunal users and applications received in 2013. The document is rather large at 280 pages, however if you would like to read the full report, it is at httpss://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/316704/bis-14-708-survey-of-employment-tribunal-applications-2013.pdf. The most interesting findings Read more…
Rarely is a decision made in a case that has the potential to affect every single employer in the country. The decision of the European Court of Justice in Lock v British Gas is one of those decisions. If you are an employer who pays any form of commission, overtime, Read more…
It is that time of year again when the government announces the annual increase in statutory payment rates. The following increased rates will therefore apply from 6 April 2014. Statutory Sick Pay (“SSP”) This will increase from £86.70 to £87.55 a week*. Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay The Read more…
It has recently been announced that from April 2014, Tribunals will have the power to order employers who lose a tribunal claim to pay a financial penalty of up to £5,000. This will not however be an automatic penalty for a losing employer. Instead, the Tribunal will have discretion to Read more…
The cap on the unfair dismissal award will be the lower of £74,200 or one year’s gross pay with effect from 29 July 2013 (we knew this was happening sometime this month, but now the commencement date is confirmed). This will give both parties a more realistic expectation of what Read more…