This morning Labour launched its election Manifesto which, by implementing its “Plan To Make Work Pay” published last month, includes major employment law reform. The Plan, now supported by today’s Manifesto, is clear that...more
6/14/2024
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There has been much case law in relation to the underpayment of holiday pay in the context of overtime and commission. That case law has reinforced the position that although claims must be issued within 3 months of an...more
The way in which tips are allocated in the hospitality, leisure and services sectors has long been a contentious issue.
Under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the “Act”), which has just received Royal Assent...more
In our recent blog, we highlighted the UK government’s announcement on 14 June 2021 in relation to the likely four week delay in triggering stage 4 of the lockdown roadmap. This announcement was not, however, accompanied by a...more
Our July update considers recent developments in employment law, including cases on shared parental pay, holiday pay calculations and whistleblowing disclosures. We also outline other points of note, including proposed...more
7/19/2019
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Employers are required, under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (“Act”), to maintain pay records and, if requested to do so, to produce such information to their workers. A failure by an employer to comply with its...more