The Office for National Statistics has released its report into the effect of tax and benefits on household income for 2016/16. It finds that the richest fifth of households have an average income of £88,800 a year – 12 times more than the poorest fifth (£7,400). After accounting for all benefits and taxes, that shrinks […]
As the business world navigates the political uncertainty of Brexit, Charlotte Allery, Solicitor at Coffin Mew, comments on the skills shortage issues facing employers. Even before the UK leaves the European Union and potential restrictions on EU migrants are imposed, research reveals that the on-going skills shortage is hitting employers. The results of a study […]
Following a recent Supreme Court judgment in Pimlico Plumbers v Smith focused on the crucial disputed decision that Gary Smith has been classed as a "worker", Karen Plumbley-Jones, Managing Associate (PDL) at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, discusses. Last week Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith. In a […]
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 its cycle courier was a ‘worker’ and therefore entitled to holiday pay. Here Charlotte Allery, a Solicitor specialised in Employment law at Coffin Mew, details how this fits into the current […]
June in London was a tale of two stories: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and the less glamorous, but no less consuming launch of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While the former did provide a sizeable boost to the economy, the latter kicked off financial services hiring that is expected to impact […]
The gender pay gap is a topic that has been widely discussed online and has steadily been gaining traction in terms of popularity and awareness. Though figures released by the Office of National Statistics for April 2017 revealed that the gender pay gap based on median hourly earnings reached an all time low of 9.1%, […]
Analysis from the Market Inspector, as per the report, ‘Gender Inequality in the Workplace’ shows that there is still progress that needs to be made in the workplace. The report shows that in 2017, only 35% of women in the UK are in managerial positions, while when it comes to junior positions, 69% of employees […]
Law students and young lawyers are faced with many employment considerations: what practice area to pursue, how to land a position with growth opportunity, and how to negotiate a salary and benefits package commensurate with the time and effort their career will require. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior Vice President of operations at GCG, a leading […]
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 when deciding employee’s rights when a company is bought out. We speak about this more with Roman Kolos, a specialist in employment law. To what extent do you engage in […]
Organisations must proactively encourage a culture of flexibility across the entire workforce, or risk negatively impacting employee engagement levels and the ability to attract and retain top talent. That is the advice from global talent acquisition and management specialist, Alexander Mann Solutions. The call comes in response to a report from the House of Commons […]
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