Thinking outside the box – can you dismiss for ‘some other substantial reason’? (online)

The UK Government has published its response to the consultation on the planned reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. What does the future of non-compete clauses look like?

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has produced a report, setting out several recommendations to the UK Government regarding workers’ rights and protections.

Some employers have turned to “perkwashing”, to lure potential employees with illusory perks and benefits – but what are the legal risks of this practice?

The Employment Tribunal in Lasdas v Vanquis Bank plc incorrectly concluded that the claimant had brought a claim for direct discrimination – but how do you distinguish between direct discrimination and indirect discrimination?

ACAS has new guidance for employers on supporting employees struggling with stress and mental health issues in the workplace.

On 10 May 2023, the Government published a policy paper ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ promising significant changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions.

Join us on Thursday 8 June 2023 from 08:30am – 10:00am for our Summer HR Networking event with guest speaker, Paula Leach, Vantage Points Consulting

In Boydell v NZP Ltd, the Court of Appeal considered whether a non-compete clause could be enforced after severing words from it.

Two lay members of the Employment Appeal Tribunal have been forced to recuse themselves for apparent bias, in a controversial case concerning gender issues.

A new report recommends that the Government officially classify long COVID as a disability – but what does the existing law say and what would change if the recommendation was implemented?