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Engaging Young Workers

Following the recent GCSE results cycle, employment businesses and agencies may find themselves approached by young people aged between 16 and 17 for work opportunities. Employers have specific legal obligations…

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Changes to Holiday Pay in 2024

Holiday entitlement and accrual calculations In order to address the uncertainty on holiday accrual and entitlement, which arose as a result of the Harpur Trust v Brazel case, the law will be…

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Sexual harassment provisions under the Equality Act 2010

Updated sexual harassment provisions under the Equality Act 2010: The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill received Royal Assent on 26th October 2023 and is due to come…

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Report on Jobs

Salary growth sustained, but at slower rate as demand for staff declines. The KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, indicated a decline in permanent…

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Pay Rises in the Education and Health Sectors

The recent announcement of pay rises in the education and healthcare sectors may raise questions about the entitlements of temporary agency workers. The announcements follow on from the Chancellor’s acceptance…

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Reasonable Adjustments in the workplace

The 2024 Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Rentokil Initial UK Ltd v Miller (Rentokil) highlights the efforts employers are required to make to meet the threshold required by the Tribunals…

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