Settlement agreements are a pragmatic and effective tool in resolving workplace disputes. The employee benefits from financial support and a dignified exit, and the employer achieves a clean break. However, when used...more
9/30/2022
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Business Disputes ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) ,
Harassment ,
HMRC ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
PILONs ,
Post Employment Notice Pay (PENPs) ,
Settlement Agreements ,
UK ,
Unfair Dismissal ,
Whistleblowers
Last week, the UK Supreme Court issued a significant holiday pay decision, Harpur Trust v Brazel, ruling that part-year workers (who only work certain weeks of the year) should not have their paid holiday entitlement...more
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The UK’s Court of Appeal has issued a significant holiday pay decision, Smith v Pimlico Plumbers [2022] EWCA Civ 70, ruling that workers who were misclassified as independent contractors can...more
2/24/2022
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Corporate Counsel ,
Digital Platforms ,
Employment Rights Act ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Gig Economy ,
Holiday Pay ,
Independent Contractors ,
Paid Leave ,
UK ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal
Everybody loves a list at this time of year. With the end of year fast approaching, everyone is working through their gift lists, to-do lists and grocery lists for their holiday celebrations. For the 12 Days of Christmas,...more
12/16/2021
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Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Appeals ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Equality Act ,
HMRC ,
Long-Term Care ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Unpaid Leave
The festive season is almost upon us, bringing with it the (in)famous office holiday party. This event is a great opportunity for employers to reward hard work, strengthen team culture and blow off steam. Additionally, this...more