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ET Fees are unlawful: what does this mean for employers?

As the news of the Supreme Court's Judgment on employment tribunal fees sinks in, Tim Forer, a partner in the employment law team at Blake...

Employment tribunal fees are unlawful, Supreme Court says

"It's the biggest victory in a court in British employment history," according to Unison's Dave Prentis. And it's an incredible, momentous, stunning win say...

Gig economy employers: are one hour contracts, the new zero hours?

Are there benefits to one-hour contracts compared to zero-hours contracts? And in the light of the negative press surrounding zero-hours contracts, should employers be...

The Gig Economy: Mitigating Employment Law Risks

Following the publication of the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices, Tom Kerr Williams, Employment Law and Industrial Relations Expert at Price Waterhouse Coopers, looks at...

Employee, self-employed, worker and now, “dependent contractor”?

Worker status was a subject of concern, long before taxis and pizzas were ordered on smartphones. However, today’s Taylor Review has thrown up a...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...