Discrimination of Part-Time Workers: The Pitfalls to Watch Out For
Employees of umbrella companies could potentially be classed as part-time workers and could consequentially obtain protection from discrimination in the same way other part-time workers do. Brabners explain.
Annual leave and holiday pay for umbrella employees – the case of The Harpur Trust v Lesley Brazel
Witten by. Brabners LLP In this series of articles, we are reviewing the current legal framework for calculating holiday entitlement for agency workers, and considering the particular challenges which this presents to umbrella companies (as well as possible solutions). In our previous article, we went back to basics and reminded ourselves of the…
The Conduct Regulations: rights, restrictions and responsibilities
Brabners consider who the Conduct Regulations apply to, what protection they afford to the various parties in the supply chain, and the circumstances in which someone can (and cannot) opt out of the Regulations.
Employers named and shamed for failing to pay National Minimum Wage
Brabners discuss the consequences of breaching National Minimum Wage legislation, what to look out for and how to avoid mistakes.
Recruitment and Right to Work Post-Brexit
Brabners provide answers to those all-important questions concerning right to work post Brexit.
‘Pingdemic’ causes business chaos
Brabners discuss the huge number of pings on the Covid app is causing chaos amongst businesses.
Annual leave and holiday pay for umbrella employees – Back to basics
Brabners LLP discusses the correct approach to the calculation of annual leave and holiday pay for umbrella employees in part one of this article series.
Dismissal of employees for expressing concerns about COVID-19: two contrasting decisions
Brabners LLP look at contrasting decisions given in cases concerning the dismissal of employees for expressing concerns about COVID-19
BEIS issues guidance on NMW for sleep-in workers
BEIS guidance issued following Royal Mencap case on NMW for sleep-in workers. Brabners LLP look at this recent case.
Can employers force employees to wear face masks?
Brabners LLP discuss whether employers can force employees to wear face masks whilst the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.