The Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Johnson v GT Gettaxi highlights the complexities of worker classification in the gig economy and its implications for app-based black cab drivers.
The Supreme Court has clarified the enforceability of collective agreement terms incorporated into individual employment contracts, delivering an important ruling on the rights of trade unions under employment law.
The Employment Rights Bill introduces landmark rights for zero-hours and low-hours workers, including guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts, and compensation for late changes.
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the equitable remedy of 'rectification' is available for collective agreements, even though they are typically legally unenforceable.
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that non-unionised employers are not required to conduct workforce-wide consultation in redundancy scenarios involving fewer than 20 employees.
A recent Employment Tribunal decision emphasises the need for explicit contractual terms when withholding pay during periods of employee suspension or when restrictions are imposed by third-parties.
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision provides guidance for employers on when pre-termination negotiations are inadmissible in unfair dismissal claims, even when the offer of termination is unexpected or subject to a short response time.
The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.
On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.
