Hot on the heels of the recent Supreme Court decision, where Uber drivers were found to be workers in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Uber name has come under fire yet again. Allegations have been made by Uber Eats couriers claiming that the company’s “racist” facial recognition software resulted in their engagement being terminated.
The UK government has repealed the EU rules on state aid and is now looking to formulate its own legal framework for controlling state subsidies. Consequently, the Department for Business has published a consultation paper on subsidy control.
From the second half of 2021, there will be substantial changes to UK public company takeover practice and procedures.
Bolstered by the government’s 10-point plan, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular for both personal and business users. Read more about how electric vehicles are vying for first place in the new greener future.
Broadcaster Kate Garraway is just one of many experiencing the devastating effects of COVID-19, with her husband Derek continuing to face a year-long battle in hospital. In addition, this has been complicated further for Kate by the lack of legal protection in place.
In recent years a level of controversy has surrounded the leasehold system, with some people feeling they have been cheated out of their money. As a result, a number of reforms have been proposed, including lengthening lease terms to 990 years and removing ground rent.
Here we outline the updated guidance and why employers need to be aware of the change.
A case was brought against the government by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, which was heard by the High Court, in October 2020. As a result, new government regulations have been put before Parliament extending the health and safety detriment protection rights to workers.
Aa a result of government financial support gradually starting to wind down, including the furlough scheme, many employers will be beginning to feel concerned about the future impacts of COVID-19. For some, restructuring workforces and streamlining teams may be required, and in the worst cases, making roles redundant will be one option to save money in the longer term.
With MPs increasing the pressure on ministers to recognise long COVID as an occupational disease, claims for compensation could become more common in the near future. So, what do employers need to know and how should they face these claims?
After 12 months of disrupted schooling, questions are arising around how children will catch up on missed learning. One solution, recently proposed by the education secretary Gavin Williamson, involves major changes to the structure of the school year.
A reminder of the changes to employment law which come into effect from April 2021.