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Element Law Legal Update July 2021
In the news this month In the news this month: Data Protection, Covid-related dismissals and health & safety, and Protected philosophical belief. Data Protection Adequacy The European Commission has at the 11th hour approved UK data adequacy decisions, in effect recognising the adequacy of the [...]
Element Law Legal Update May 2021
In the news this month: Changes to the Furlough Scheme, Right to Work Checks, Covid Concerns and Dismissal, Long Covid and Reasonable Adjustments, ASD and the Definition of Disability, Post-Resignation Grievances, Sleep-In Workers and Minimum Wage, and Worker Status. Final Months of the Furlough Scheme (CJRS): [...]
Element Law Legal Update April 2021
In the news this month: COVID-19: Workplace Testing. With progress being made on the roadmap out of lockdown, and more categories of workplace re-opening or increasing staff numbers on-site, the government is putting a strong emphasis on the importance of employers setting up workplace testing programmes for their staff. [...]
Podcast on Changes to the IR35 Rules
IR35 Rule Changes from April 2021 In this Podcast from Element Law, Kate Lawson talks with Sean Rustrick of the accounting firm Rustrick & Co about the new ‘IR35’ rules which from April 2021 will impact medium and large businesses which use the services of individuals through their personal service companies. This new law, known as [...]
Podcast on Mental Health and WFH
Mental Health and WFH In this podcast from Element Law, Kate Lawson talks with Jenny King, HR Consultant from Iroko Consulting, about key considerations in relation to the mental health of homeworkers. With many organisations, from SME’s to multi-nationals, looking to continue a high degree of remote working into the future, Kate and Jenny discuss important [...]
Podcast on Redundancies & Settlements
Redundancy Programmes & Settlement Agreements In this podcast Kate explains the essential aspects of a redundancy programme, and what is involved in completing a settlement agreement. A must-listen for anyone facing redundancy.
Podcast – FAQs on Employment Tribunals
The Tribunal Process In this podcast Kate explores the key elements of the employment tribunal process, addressing some of the most frequently asked questions from employees considering taking their employers to tribunal and employers defending claims in a tribunal hearing and witnesses.
Moving forward on “Good Work” initiatives, Rest Breaks and Personal Injury
In the news this month: New Legislation on “Good Work”, Increase in Injury to Feelings Awards, Injury at Work Social Event, Financial Services Approved Persons, Suspension during Disciplinary, Rest Breaks and Personal Injury, Worker Status, and Consultation on Public Sector Cap on Compensation Progress on the [...]
Holiday Pay, Maternity Protection, Defamation
In the news this month: Holiday Pay, Defamation Allegations and Whistleblowing, Anonymity in Tribunal Judgements, Pay Gap Reporting, Brexit Bills on Immigration, Increases to Statutory Pay, Maternity Protections and the Senior Managers Regime. Holiday Pay Hein v Albert Holzkamm GmbH & Co. KG In a [...]
The Good Work Plan
In the news this month: Special Edition The Good Work Plan – proposed extensive employment law reforms following the Taylor Review, and what else to expect in 2019 The Good Work Plan On 17 December 2018, the Good Work Plan was published, being the government’s response to the Taylor [...]