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…
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…
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill has received Royal Assent! On 18 September 2023, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 (Predictable Terms Act). The new legislation…
By Michael Nadin - 29th July 2022 The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR 1998) confirm that all workers in Great Britain, including part-time workers, have a right to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' annual leave every year. Furthermore, workers are…