Bulletins
Bulletins
What will a "no deal" mean for workplace rights?
With no current agreement in place with the EU and March 2019 approaching fast, the UK government is beginning to accelerate its contingency planning for a potential "no deal" outcome. Helen Dallimore, managing associate in our people and employment team takes a look at what the impact of a "no deal" will be on workplace rights and the steps employers should consider taking in preparation.
Depending on what you read and where you read it, the position on whether it is likely that a deal will be reached with the EU on Brexit varies considerably and seems to change on an hourly basis.
Until the outcome of the negotiations is determined and the Withdrawal Agreement is signed by the UK and EU and ratified by their respective Parliaments there remains a possibility of a no-deal. Inevitably this creates significant uncertainty for UK citizens and businesses.
In Brief – September Monthly Round Up
Employment Bulletin
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.
If you would like to discuss any of the points raised, please get in touch with Helen Dallimore, Senior Associate, or with your usual contact in the Foot Anstey employment team.
People – the key to providing a distinctive customer experience?
Employment Bulletin
One of the ways Foot Anstey aims to support the businesses we work with is through understanding the challenges and opportunities affecting different industries. This is so that we can provide meaningful insight and commentary, collaborate with partners and relevant organisations and share examples of best practice with our clients.
With this in mind we recently published the first of a series of Foot Anstey Retail Reports based on entirely new research. The research included consulting, through a survey and interviews, with 50 senior leaders of retail businesses on the issues affecting them.
CBI policy update: official 'employer toolkit' to support EU staff
Employment Bulletin
Last week the Home Office launched an official ‘employer toolkit’ online aimed at helping HR teams support their EU staff, which we are happy to share with our clients and contacts as a useful resource. Foot Anstey are members of the CBI and are work closely with them on a number of initiatives at a local level.
Mental Health First Aiders at Work
Employment Bulletin
With an increasing awareness and focus on mental health, Charlotte Mortlock, senior associate and Jordan Daruvalla, trainee solicitor discuss the concept of mental health first aiders (MHFAs) and how this role might be implemented by employers to improve employee wellbeing and manage legal obligations towards their staff.
Dusty Death In Service Schemes
Employment Bulletin
Many employers have a death in service scheme in place as a way of enhancing the benefits package on offer to their employees. However such schemes are often put in place and left to gather dust in the hope that they are never called upon. Helen Trethewey looks at why employers should review these schemes and what alternative arrangements may be more beneficial.
In Brief - July Monthly Round Up
Employment Bulletin
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.
If you would like to discuss any of the points raised, please get in touch with Helen Dallimore, Senior Associate, or with your usual contact in the Foot Anstey employment team.
Key changes to Corporate Governance from 1 January 2019
Employment Bulletin
The UK Corporate Governance regime is being strengthened with the proposed introduction at the start of 2019 of increased reporting requirements and corporate governance code changes. These changes will affect listed as well as large private companies. The intention is to improve the running of companies, protect the interests of shareholders and demonstrate engagement with employees, customers and suppliers. Kevin Lau, associate in the employment team, summarises the key changes and looks at which companies they will affect.
EU Settlement Scheme: updated proposals for EU Citizens seeking to remain in the UK Post-Brexit
Employment Bulletin
The Immigration Minster has released updated guidance to clarify the process for those EU citizens seeking to remain in the UK post-Brexit. The issued guidance highlights many key areas of the process and introduces a number of changes to the plans that had already been discussed. Karen Bates, partner and immigration expert, summarises the key points to note.
The Worker Status Controversy – Has The Supreme Court Finally Settled It?
Employment Bulletin
In what is expected to be the most significant decision to date on worker status, the Supreme Court has confirmed that a plumber, described in his contract as an independent contractor, was in fact a worker entitled to a host of legal rights. Charlotte Mortlock, senior associate and Jordan Daruvalla, trainee solicitor discuss the decision and its potential impact on the future of worker status and rights.
