Bulletins
Bulletins
Is it the end for non-disclosure agreements in the employment context?
On the back of the #metoo movement, the widespread use of confidentiality provisions within settlement agreements (more commonly known as Non-Disclosure Agreements ("NDAs")) by employers to settle potential discrimination and harassment claims has been brought into focus. Megan Sly and Kevin Lau provide further insight.
Do you have an outstanding employment tribunal refund due to you?
Since the Supreme Court's decision in R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51 confirmed that the tribunal fees order introduced in July 2013 was unlawful, the government has been making payments to refund those who have paid employment tribunal fees.
Enhanced maternity pay is not discriminatory
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that it is not discriminatory to pay men on shared parental leave less than an enhanced rate of maternity pay paid to women on maternity leave (ML). In this article, Shelley Morgan, senior associate, looks at the case and highlights the key points to take away.
In Brief – May Monthly Round Up
Welcome to May's In Brief employment law update.
To help you keep quickly up to date with employment law, we summarise the key developments arising from cases, guidance, legislation and consultations for this month.
Conducting an Internal Investigation: Our Top Tips
Internal investigations into employee conduct are a sensitive business. If handled incorrectly, the consequences for all concerned can be serious. In this article, Senior Associate Kathryn Evens lays out her tips for ensuring the investigation is fair and robust.
In Brief – April Monthly Round Up
Welcome to April's In Brief employment law update.
To help you keep quickly up to date with employment law, we summarise the key developments arising from cases, guidance, legislation and consultations for this month.
Changes On The Horizon – What To Expect In 2019 and beyond
There are a number of expected changes in employment law in 2018 and beyond and we have prepared a quick reference table so you can check you are up to date and ensure that your business is prepared for what is around the corner.
Restrictive covenants: an age old story
Although restrictive covenants can be a powerful tool to protect a business's interests they are also a well-known source of contention and, as described in the case of Freshasia Foods Ltd v Jing Lu, are just as problematic now as they were 100 years ago. Richard Neary and Ellie Jack explore the issues arising from this ruling.
Finality to final warnings?
When is a final warning not a final warning? Issuing a final written warning is often an important procedural step to achieve a fair conduct dismissal, however, it is not always clear cut whether a final written warning is sufficient to enable an employer to take the next step to dismissal. Charlie Maples and Arron Jolliffe consider a recent case that looks at this and identify some practical points for employers to take away.
Suspension – a neutral act?
All HR departments will be familiar with the standard language of a suspension letter telling the employee that suspension is a 'neutral act' and 'not a disciplinary sanction'.
