Green Party The Green party has pledged to: Repeal anti-union legislation and introduce a positive Charter of Workers' Rights, containing a right to strike and a legal obligation on employers to recognise trade unions. Remove arbitrary ballot thresholds and requirements…
Liberal Democrats Employment Law According to their published manifesto, the Liberal Democrats would: Replace the apprenticeship levy with a broader and more flexible skills and training levy. Boost the take-up of apprenticeships, including by guaranteeing they are paid at least…
Labour Party Employment Law The Labour Party published its manifesto on 13 June 2024 and has made the following pledges relating to employment law. "Basic individual rights" will be provided from day one for all workers, including protection against unfair…
Conservative Party Employment Law The Conservative Party published its election manifesto on 11 June 2024 and has made the following pledges relating to employment law. They will create 100,000 more high-quality apprenticeships in England every year by the end of…
When starting a new role, an agreement is reached between the employer and employee setting out the terms of employment. This may be amended throughout the course of employment with the agreement of both parties. Restrictive covenants in employment contracts…
In the case of The Motoring Organisation Ltd v Spectrum Insurance Services Ltd the High Court has held that an insurer was in breach of contract, fiduciary duties and confidence when it used confidential information provided to it ahead of…
by Michael Nadin - Employment law specialist Background Mr Fasano was employed by Reckitt Benckiser Health Ltd (RB Health). He was eligible to participate in a long term incentive plan (LTIP). The case related to an award of shares under…
Redundancy can be a painful experience and it is important for employees to know their rights and eligibilities should it happen to them. Here’s a brief overview of some frequently asked questions when it comes to redundancy and employment law.…
The government publishes “amending” regulations to change the Working Time Regulations (WTR) and the Transfer of Employment (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) The government has published the Draft Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 which will amend…
People are likely to deal with residential property law at least once in their lives, such as when moving house or inheriting property. While processes can be similar, there are a different set of nuances and variables when dealing with…