Alan McCormackA report has been published this month by the University of Middlesex, which reports initial findings that British workers are being denied £1.2bn in unpaid wages, and £1.5bn in unpaid holiday pay. The report has … Read more
Alan McCormackAn Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has given his opinion in an employment case referred to it by a UK court.
Alan McCormackA council worker sued his employer for racial discrimination due to an overgrown pot plant. Benyam Kenbata, 34, worked with Westminster Council. He alleged that he was deliberately being segregated based on his colleague placing … Read more
Alan McCormackRecent statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Trade Union membership in the UK has dropped to its lowest level since records began. The figures released indicate that only 6.2 million … Read more
Alan McCormackEmployment Tribunal fees were introduced in July 2013 by the coalition government. The reason for their introduction was that fees would “disincentivise unreasonable behaviour, like pursuing weak or vexatious claims”. When there was no fee … Read more
Alan McCormackNot to beard would appear to be the answer for construction company Mears, who have banned workers from having beards on the grounds of health and safety. Workers at a London site were told that … Read more
Alan McCormackEmployment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) upholds decision in favour of Whistleblower in Dr Beatt –v– Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Facts Dr Beatt was a consultant cardiologist with Croydon University Hospital from 2005 until September 2012, … Read more
Alan McCormackThe CIPD has called on whichever party wins the General Election next month to focus on creating the conditions for ‘good work’ in organisations across the country.
Alan McCormackThe subject of zero-hours contracts never fails to divide opinion, with supporters highlighting that they can offer highly valued flexibility to certain groups of employees, while detractors criticise the uncertainty they create and the difficulties this can cause.
Alan McCormackWith summer fast approaching, I was surprised to see a recent report from Citizens Advice stating that half of workers on zero hours contracts and two in five of workers on temporary contracts do not … Read more
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