Employment Law Blogs and Articles
Magara Law’s employment law blogs and articles space is a valuable resource packed with employment law updates, industry-leading information, and helpful tips to support employers and employees with employment law issues. Our employment law blogs and articles features great insights from specialist employment law solicitors who have been on the frontline of UK employment law for many years. So, if you’re looking for that extra bit of info or guidance, start here. Happy reading.
Employment Status – case law update – Could you be an employee?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) in Varnish v British Cycling has upheld the decision of...
Employment Law Updates – From 6 April 2020
Usually, every April, changes to existing regulations come into force in the UK. Below...
Making redundancies? Watch the talent pool
The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed that an employer’s policy to promote only from their...
Should my lawyer review my employment contract?
You have worked hard to research your new position, get through the interview process and now...
‘No Jab, No Job’ – Can you change your employment contracts?
Employers may wish to change existing employees' terms and conditions of employment in a number...
Should sleep-in workers be paid national minimum wage?
Are sleep-in workers entitled to national minimum wage for the entirety of their shift? The...
Can I secretly record a meeting at work?
Thinking of recording a meeting at work? Is it legal to record meetings with colleagues or a...
The Gig Economy: Where are we now?
Holiday pay and national minimum wage - isn’t everyone entitled? Yes, if they’re employed or...
Is ‘fire and rehire’ lawful?
he furlough scheme ends in September and many employers will be planning how to keep their...
Climate Friendly Employment Contracts
Last month the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, said the latest Intergovernmental Panel...
Employment Law FAQs
As a UK citizen, UK employment law offers you protection in the workplace. If you’re not sure...
Can I be sacked without a disciplinary hearing?
Summary dismissals – are they ever legal? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is...
How much can I get for discrimination?
How much you can get for a discrimination claim depends on a number of factors including the...
Occupational Requirements for Religious Reasons
n the main, employers know that it’s not lawful to discriminate on religious grounds, either...
On what grounds can you dismiss an employee?
The decision by an employer to dismiss an employee is rarely an easy one, particularly if steps...
Making redundancies? Watch the talent pool
The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed that an employer’s policy to promote only from their...
How much holiday is an employee entitled to?
How much holiday is a full time employee entitled to? An employee who works full-time is – at...
Case Law Update – Indirect Discrimination exceptions
The case of Heskett v Secretary of State of Justice is a reminder to businesses to be mindful...
Case Law Update: Technician wins disability discrimination case
A technician who brought claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination arising out of his...
Anti-Zionist professor wins Employment Tribunal case
Case: David Miller -v- University of Bristol In what was a test case for philosophical belief...
Discrimination at work : What are your rights?
The Equality Act 2010 (EA) is the key piece of UK legislation that covers issues involving...