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The famous toymaker, Lego, has announced alongside their half-year results that their revenue has fallen by 5%, with profits down 3% due to declining sales in their established markets within Europe and the US. They … Read more

On 20 July 2017 the Presidents of the Employment Tribunal in England & Wales and in Scotland launched a consultation on proposed changes to Employment Tribunal awards for injury to feelings and psychiatric injury following … Read more

Following the abolition of employment tribunal fees, the Employment Tribunal has handed down an interesting judgment in the case of R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor. The Claimant was employed by Tesco … Read more

In the recent case of Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth, the High Court considered whether it was reasonable to suspend a teacher, to allow for a fair misconduct investigation to take place or if … Read more

The Court of Session has quashed the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal which held that Glasgow City Council’s salary grading scheme was valid in terms of equal pay legislation and ruled that the scheme … Read more

It is a legal requirement for all employers to pay their staff the National Minimum Wage. The current hourly rates for this are: 25 and over – £7.50 21-24 – £7.05 18-20 – £5.60 Under … Read more

In February 2017, the Court of Appeal upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that former plumber Mr Smith was in fact a worker as opposed to a self-employed contractor and therefore, was entitled to basic employment … Read more

As you will no doubt be aware on the 26th of June a landmark ruling with regards UK Employment Law was handed down by the Supreme Court who unanimously held that the Government’s introduction of … Read more