Employment Law
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In 2013 the Government introduced the concept of a “protected conversation” under section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Section 111A allows an employer or employee to make an...
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The case of Evans v Xactly Corporation Limited considered questions of disability and race discrimination, with the Claimant bringing proceedings for a number of breaches of the Equality Act 2010....
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No was the answer of the Supreme Court to this question in the case of Lee v Ashers Baking Company Ltd and Others, in the judgment handed down on 10...
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The provisional Employment Tribunal statistics have been released for April – June 2018 and show, in particular, the following points of interest: claim receipts for single claims are up 165%...
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If your employer offers you a Settlement Agreement, deciding whether to accept can be daunting. Ashtons offer some practical advice to consider. What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement...
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Maternity leave is an important period for all working mums. It gives women an opportunity to prepare for the birth, then bond with and care for the child during the...
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The Government has concluded its consultation into the question of whether caste should be included within the protected characteristics listed within the Equality Act 2010, in order to offer appropriate...
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In a significant decision for the care sector, the Court of Appeal has ruled that care workers who work sleep-in shifts are only entitled to the National Minimum wage for...
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The Ministry of Justice quarterly statistics for the period January to March 2018 confirm the continued rise in new claims since Employment Tribunal fees were abandoned following the Supreme Court’s...
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The Supreme Court today found in favour of plumber Gary Smith in his claim that he was entitled to sick pay and holiday pay, despite his employer Pimlico Plumbers claiming...
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With the 2018 World Cup about to kick-off in Moscow, football fans will have their eye on the ball, whether for England or their home country. And following England’s 2-1...
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In limited circumstances, Employers have previously been able to add an incentive for employees considering settlement agreements by paying in lieu of notice (PILON) without attracting tax and national insurance...
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