A recent report from the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee has concluded that the Scottish Government could make more progress in closing the gender pay gap and also boost the economy if it made greater use of its devolved powers.
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Gwenan WhiteSettlement Agreement makes Green Blue….Again
Settlement agreements (formerly compromise agreements) are legally binding contracts between an employer and an employee generally (but not always) signed where the employment relationship has come to an end to prevent legal claims being raised … Read more
Alan McCormackBritish Workers Miss Out on £2.7bn a Year
A 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 McCormackOpinion from Court of Justice on Annual Leave Entitlement Case
An 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 McCormackDon’t Leaf Me Alone
A 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 McCormackThe World (not) in Union?
Recent 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: Preventing Access to Justice?
Employment 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 McCormackTo beard or not to beard
Not 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 McCormackThe Whistleblowing Doctor, the Protected Disclosure & the Unfair Dismissal
Employment 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 McCormackCalls for New Government to Focus on ‘Good Work’
The 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.
