by Sarah Bettin | 31st October, 2023 | Uncategorized
This month also saw a significant decision from the Supreme Court regarding holiday pay. Reaching its determination in the case of Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew the Court held that a gap of three months or more between a series of...
by Sarah Bettin | 31st October, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated its guidance on fit notes. There are three separate guides, one for patients and employees, a second for employers and line managers and a third for healthcare professionals. The guidance for employers and line...
by Sarah Bettin | 31st October, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued new guidance, mainly aimed at employers, which explains how to ensure that any workplace monitoring is lawful (complying with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018) and continues to protect workers data...
by Sarah Bettin | 30th October, 2023 | Uncategorized
The 4th October saw a significant increase in immigration fees payable. Work and visit visa fees went up by 15%, family visas, settlement and citizenship by 20%, and student visas by 35%. With this increase, which was clearly vastly in excess of inflation, more...
by Sarah Bettin | 10th October, 2023 | Uncategorized
World Mental Health Day Here at JMA HR & Legal Ltd we are passionate about supporting mental health issues in the workplace. We are regularly asked to advise our employer clients about how to manage and support their employees with mental health conditions and...
by Sarah Bettin | 31st August, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to be expanding and welcoming Verity Saxon to our team! Verity joins us as a consultant solicitor with over 15 years of experience helping both employer and employee clients navigate through what are often complex workplace issues. Verity is known...
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