Holiday pay for misclassified workers - carry on carrying over
We take a look at the significant holiday pay decision of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Limited and what it means for employers
09 February 2022
COVID testing at work – what employers need to know
As COVID-19 testing in the workplace is rolled out we consider some of the practical issues that employers need to address
16 July 2021
Employment law timeline 2021
This timeline sets out the key employment law changes expected to take place in 2021 but is subject to change given the current political climate
18 March 2021
Holiday entitlement for 'part-year workers' should not be pro-rated
We consider the Supreme Court’s decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel on holiday entitlement for 'part-year workers' and what it means for employers
27 July 2022
Living with COVID-19 – the “new normal” and what it means for employers
As the new guidance on Living with COVID-19 is finally published, we look at the top five questions for employers to consider
07 April 2022
New COVID-19 guidance on working safely – what employers need to know
As COVID-19 restrictions are removed in England on 19 July we consider some of the practical issues that employers need to address
16 July 2021
Beyond Level Zero - what next for employers in Scotland?
In this article, we discuss the next steps and useful resources for employers in Scotland as restrictions ease
06 August 2021
Constructive dismissal and the effect of delay in resigning
Burges Salmon acted for the employer in the case of Colomar Mari v Reuters Ltd, successfully arguing before the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that the employee was not too unwell to resign.
12 February 2015
Employment Edit – what's new in employment law
Current £30,000 exemption on termination payments may be subject to change; The Modern Slavery and Supply Chains Government Response has now been published; and more...
30 July 2015
Employment law changes in October 2015
There are a number of employment law changes that came into effect in October 2015.
08 October 2015
The Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme from November 2020 to September 2021
A summary to reflect the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme to 30 September 2021 and the current guidance on the Scheme
15 March 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus: key points for employers
HMRC has introduced a bonus scheme for employers who have used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. In this article, we provide details on how the bonus will work
08 October 2020