LATEST NEWS UPDATES

Since the inception of the national minimum wage (NMW), the NMW has risen considerably from the original rate of £3.60 per hour.  Since 2015, there also has been the introduction of the national living wage … Read more

All employers have a duty of care owed to their employees and are responsible for their safety at work.  Dealing with stress can be a significant factor in an employee’s safety and wellbeing at work. … Read more

It has recently been held by the Employment Appeal Tribunal that dismissal of a teacher at an Ultraorthodox Jewish nursery who was dismissed for refusing to lie about cohabiting with her boyfriend, did not constitute … Read more

A recent study of British workers by Aviva Insurance has found that around 70% of those surveyed have attended work while unwell. The report suggests that most employees continued to attend work when suffering from … Read more

What are my Rights as an Employee under GDPR? Under GDPR, employees (as data subjects) have greater rights. These rights include but are not limited to the right to be forgotten; right to access; right … Read more

Former Great Britain cyclist, Jess Varnish has lost her Employment Tribunal claim against British Cycling and UK Sport.  In her claim, Ms Varnish claimed that she ought to be defined as an employee or worker, … Read more

A bar manager, Molly Philips, who was allegedly assaulted by a colleague has successfully won her claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The Tribunal found in the Claimant’s favour on the basis that they concluded her … Read more

A redundancy situation occurs where: A company closes/relocates, or an employer decides to shut down its business; A specific workplace closes/relocates, or an employer decides to close a specific workplace, such as one of its … Read more

Happy New Year! 2019 will be a year of employment law changes, including Brexit and the team at Jackson Boyd will produce regular updates throughout the year. Following on from last year’s important changes in … Read more