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Our Employment team are often asked to prepare contracts where an individual is to be taken on as a freelance self-employed consultant, with no worker or employee rights. It is important to bear in mind that even though the parties may agree and are happy with such an arrangement, any agreement reached can be trumped by a court or tribunal.
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Unlawful deductions from wages claims are in the news and can arise in a variety of ways including: a shortfall in holiday pay; or a failure to pay national minimum wage for all time spent “working” particularly where that time is spent on what was historically considered non-working time, such as sleeping time when “on call”.
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With the summer holidays fast approaching, one of the most common issues that can arise between separated parents is seeking permission to take their child on holiday or to visit family abroad.
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Following on from our previous blog “Property Fraud – Are You Protecting Yourself?” a number of recent cases have now been decided in relation to property fraud. One of those cases is highlighted in this blog.
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An employment contract will contain both express terms (those written into the contract) and implied term (those not written but are imputed by law). Among the most important implied terms in an employment contract is the employers’ duty of trust and confidence owed to their employees. Employers may not, without proper cause, breach that duty. Any breach of this duty is considered a breach of the employment contract, which entitles the employee to resign and pursue a claim for constructive dismissal.
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Under the Equality Act 2010, every employer is under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to their workplace to ensure that their disabled employees are not at a disadvantage to their able-bodied colleagues.
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To help the UK meet its 2020 and 2050 carbon reduction targets and as part of the wider efforts to tackle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions the Government is seeking to improve the energy efficiency of the privately rented property market; tackling the very least energy efficient properties.
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The UK is a nation of pet owners, and many owners consider their pets as a member of the family. It comes as no surprise then, that when a relationship breaks down, arguments about who should keep the beloved family pet can arise, adding more emotional stress and tension to an already difficult time.
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Either an employer or an employee can notify the other of termination of employment by giving notice. Once given, the employee will usually work a period of notice in accordance with their employment contract, and be paid accordingly.
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In the recent case of Lofty v Hamis, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (the “EAT”) found that a “pre-cancerous” condition – namely lentigo maligna – was deemed to be a disability under the Equality Act 2010.
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