The Gig Economy Cases Just Keep on Gigging
In the latest addition to the high-profile gig economy employment cases, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal from Addison Lee, finding that…
Category: Employment
What Happens to Employees after an M&A deal?
Unbeknowst to most, employment issues are an important aspect to consider when undergoing an M&A transaction. Often overlooked, this area of law is vital…
Is Flexible Working Too Focused on Female Talent?
Organisations must proactively encourage a culture of flexibility across the entire workforce, or risk negatively impacting employee engagement levels and the ability to attract…
False NHS Contracts Will Lead to Patient Safety Risk
Almost all (98%) of independent healthcare professionals would consider seeking work outside the NHS in response to a real-terms pay cut caused by blanket…
75% of Employees in Legal Industry Seek Wellbeing Support Improvements
67% believe that some of the National Insurance payments should be redirected towards improving wellbeing 68% do not believe the NHS has enough budget…
Brexit: The Latest Position on EU Workers’ Rights
With Brexit less than a year away, Alan Kennedy, Associate at Womble Bond Dickinson provides a summary of the latest position on EU workers'…
Are EU Nationals Fleeing the Post-Brexit UK?
The latest immigration statistics released showing a record drop in EU net migration highlight a continuing trend of EU nationals choosing to leave or not relocate…
Is the Pension Protection Fund Working?
With the potential transfer of the Carillion pension schemes to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), the PPF has been much in the news recently.…
Firms Advised to Get Help with Apprenticeship Levy
Firms should get expert help to make the apprenticeship levy work for them, says a training specialist. Chris Wood, CEO of Develop Training Ltd…
Your Thoughts: NHS Staffing Future
Recent reports suggest that the NHS is under grave staffing danger, as its ‘haemorrhaging’ nurses with one in 10 leaving the service each year.…