Uber loses appeal – what next for gig economy?
Taxi app Uber has lost its appeal after the Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed that their drivers are, in fact, workers and should have basic employment
Understanding pay secrecy clauses
There is a common misconception that the Equality Act bans ‘pay secrecy clauses’ in Contracts of Employment. The truth is that section 77 of the
What to do if an employee withdraws a grievance
An employee may submit a grievance, but subsequently decide to withdraw it. If this occurs, what should employers do? As tempting as it may be
Is your school ready for GDPR?
The way in which personal data about staff, pupils and their families and legal guardians is used and protected at your school, academy or trust
Employers not aware of right to request training
Do you know about the right to request time off for training or study? If you answered no, you are not alone. According to new
What can we learn from the Westminster sex scandal?
Westminster has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment. Reports have surfaced of accusations of sexual harassment, public denials of wrongdoing, investigations, suspensions and a
Health & Safety on school trips
Out-of-school activities are important both educationally and in terms of wider personal development. They add to the curriculum, build confidence and increase skills. However, with
Embracing flexible working for teachers
Education secretary, Justine Greening, has announced plans to encourage teachers to work flexibly. The plans announced include: A pilot programme to explore how schools are
The costs of not having HR support
The value of HR support is often undervalued. HR may not be a function that produces money for your business, but without it, you can
New FFI dispute process
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed disputed invoices raised under the Fee For Intervention (FFI) cost recovery scheme will now be considered by
What do you do if an employee breaches a settlement agreement?
In many cases, settlement agreements appear to offer a win-win situation to both employers and employees. However, even though an employee is obliged to get
How to use a settlement agreement during the redundancy process
Rather than going through a lengthy and time-consuming redundancy procedure, it is common for employers to try and reach a settlement agreement with the affected
