by JMA | 1st February, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Code of Practice on Preventing Illegal Working has been updated by the Home Office. The new code follows on from the Immigration Order 2018. By conducting an online right to work check employers may establish a statutory excuse against liability for an illegal...
by JMA | 30th January, 2019 | Uncategorized
The government has published a consultation paper following a suggestion in the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. Currently, under regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave etc Regulations 1999 if a woman on maternity leave is selected for redundancy,...
by JMA | 3rd December, 2018 | Uncategorized
The following weekly rates are to increase from April 2019: Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP): from £145.18 to £148.68 Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP): from 145.18 to £148.68 Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP): from £145.18 to £148.68 Statutory Shared Parental Pay (SSPP): from...
by JMA | 3rd December, 2018 | Uncategorized
The EAT has determined that an employer is not able dismiss an employee who is in receipt of payments under a long-term disability plan, on grounds of incapacity, even if the contract of employment allows this. The EAT judge held that a term was to be implied into a...
by JMA | 22nd November, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that it may reintroduce fees for employment tribunal claims by aiming to find a fee system that does not deny Claimants’ access to justice. Watch this space for any developments and we are always interested to hear your views on...
by JMA | 15th November, 2018 | Uncategorized
The ICO have issued new guidance regarding passwords and encryption. The advice includes use of password as well as alternatives and defending against attacks. With regard to encryption measures need to be in place to make sure personal data is processed securely....
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