For UK employment lawyers, these few weeks at the end of the Summer and the beginning of Autumn are the calm before the storm. Labour has promised an Employment Bill within 100 days of taking office. … [Read more...] about How to square ‘Day One Rights’ with a probationary period – a modest proposal
The Forward March of Labour, facilitated?
Labour has radical plans for employment rights. Britain's bosses so far appear to be turning a blind eye. It might cost them a lot of money. In 1998 the then Labour government issued a Green … [Read more...] about The Forward March of Labour, facilitated?
AI and HR: the UK Government is getting ready, but is UK business?
At the risk of sounding like clickbait, here's how you can get 10% richer. Use AI. OK, I generalise, but it is estimated that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence by government and … [Read more...] about AI and HR: the UK Government is getting ready, but is UK business?
Can I make my staff have the vaccine?
Right now, unless you run a care-home or you're the NHS, no. In a few months, maybe. Next question please. Sorry. Endless lockdown, endless January are getting to me. And I thought I'd knocked … [Read more...] about Can I make my staff have the vaccine?
Back to School – or not: the first mass-use of Section 44(1)(d) & (e) Employment Rights Act 1996?
First, full disclosure: I am married to a teacher. I have views about risks to her health and safety. They are not necessarily her views, nor those of her employer, nor my firm. They … [Read more...] about Back to School – or not: the first mass-use of Section 44(1)(d) & (e) Employment Rights Act 1996?
‘Non competes’ – Deja vu all over again
Compare and contrast the following statements, each made under the auspices of the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise, Innovation and Science. "The consensus view ... was that restrictive … [Read more...] about ‘Non competes’ – Deja vu all over again