Employment Matters Issue 13: April 2021 Post Editor's Note Welcome to our April 2021 edition of Employment Matters, our round up of key developments in employment law and issues that matter to employers and HR professionals. News Uber drivers are workers: Supreme Court decision Today's unanimous landmark Supreme Court decision confirms that Uber drivers are 'workers' for employment law purposes and so are entitled to rights such as paid holiday and national minimum wage, as well as protection as whistleblowers. News No right to indefinite carry over of holiday where worker takes unpaid holiday The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed appeals by Gary Smith against judgments of the Employment Tribunal (ET) that Pimlico Plumbers (Pimlico) did not discriminate against Mr Smith and he was not entitled to any amounts in respect of holiday pay. Mishcon de Reya has represented Pimlico since the outset of this litigation in 2011. News Welcome clarification for employment businesses and hirers on the practical application of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 The decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd and anor v Kocur and anor [2020] UKEAT/0105/19/JOJ has provided helpful clarification on various aspects of agency workers' rights under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, particularly in relation to Regulations 5 and 13. News Equal Pay: Supreme Court confirms supermarket shop staff can compare themselves to warehouse staff The Supreme Court's decision in Asda Stores v. Brierley confirms that for the purposes of their equal pay claims, retail staff working in Asda supermarkets can compare themselves to distribution staff working in Asda warehouses. News Women on boards: the final Hampton-Alexander report is a major milestone, but there is still a long way to go The Hampton-Alexander Review has published its fifth and final report on improving gender balance in FTSE leadership. Video Diversity and Inclusion Technology: The future is now In this session we explored how can businesses harness new innovations in technology to build strong and diverse teams faster, set D&I goals and measure success. News Can an employer make its staff have the COVID-19 jab? There is currently considerable debate about whether an employer can have a mandatory vaccination policy. News Employee health data in the age of COVID-19 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced increased obligations to ensure the health and safety of employees, whether working on-site or at home. News COVID-19: FAQs for employers In this note, we set out the most frequently asked questions, with our answers, taking into account the latest Government advice. News Pay transparency in the modern workplace British culture has long been reticent about openly discussing financial matters. However a new generation of millennial workers with different views and values about money and the workplace has begun to challenge this. This generational shift focuses more on a culture of inclusivity and openness and values a high degree of trust in the employer. News Restricted Shares - an alternative to LTIPs Conventional executive long term share incentive plans (LTIPs) used by listed companies have many perceived drawbacks which has led to an increasing number of companies switching to Restricted Shares. Previous Issues Prev Next Issue 21 Nov 2023 Issue 20 Jul 2023 Issue 19 Apr 2023 Issue 18 Jan 2023 Issue 17 Oct 2022 Issue 16 Jun 2022 Issue 15 Mar 2022 Issue 14 Nov 2021 Issue 13 Apr 2021 Issue 12 Feb 2020 Issue 11 Jul 2019 Issue 10 Feb 2019 Issue 9 Oct 2018 Issue 8 Jun 2018 Issue 7 Nov 2017 Share
Post Editor's Note Welcome to our April 2021 edition of Employment Matters, our round up of key developments in employment law and issues that matter to employers and HR professionals.
News Uber drivers are workers: Supreme Court decision Today's unanimous landmark Supreme Court decision confirms that Uber drivers are 'workers' for employment law purposes and so are entitled to rights such as paid holiday and national minimum wage, as well as protection as whistleblowers.
News No right to indefinite carry over of holiday where worker takes unpaid holiday The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed appeals by Gary Smith against judgments of the Employment Tribunal (ET) that Pimlico Plumbers (Pimlico) did not discriminate against Mr Smith and he was not entitled to any amounts in respect of holiday pay. Mishcon de Reya has represented Pimlico since the outset of this litigation in 2011.
News Welcome clarification for employment businesses and hirers on the practical application of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 The decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd and anor v Kocur and anor [2020] UKEAT/0105/19/JOJ has provided helpful clarification on various aspects of agency workers' rights under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, particularly in relation to Regulations 5 and 13.
News Equal Pay: Supreme Court confirms supermarket shop staff can compare themselves to warehouse staff The Supreme Court's decision in Asda Stores v. Brierley confirms that for the purposes of their equal pay claims, retail staff working in Asda supermarkets can compare themselves to distribution staff working in Asda warehouses.
News Women on boards: the final Hampton-Alexander report is a major milestone, but there is still a long way to go The Hampton-Alexander Review has published its fifth and final report on improving gender balance in FTSE leadership.
Video Diversity and Inclusion Technology: The future is now In this session we explored how can businesses harness new innovations in technology to build strong and diverse teams faster, set D&I goals and measure success.
News Can an employer make its staff have the COVID-19 jab? There is currently considerable debate about whether an employer can have a mandatory vaccination policy.
News Employee health data in the age of COVID-19 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced increased obligations to ensure the health and safety of employees, whether working on-site or at home.
News COVID-19: FAQs for employers In this note, we set out the most frequently asked questions, with our answers, taking into account the latest Government advice.
News Pay transparency in the modern workplace British culture has long been reticent about openly discussing financial matters. However a new generation of millennial workers with different views and values about money and the workplace has begun to challenge this. This generational shift focuses more on a culture of inclusivity and openness and values a high degree of trust in the employer.
News Restricted Shares - an alternative to LTIPs Conventional executive long term share incentive plans (LTIPs) used by listed companies have many perceived drawbacks which has led to an increasing number of companies switching to Restricted Shares.