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Since 6th April 2020 all employees and workers are entitled to a ‘written statement of particulars of employment’ (usually contained in a Contract of Employment), which must be provided ‘not later than the beginning of the employment.’  Prior to April 2020 this written statement needed to be provided no later than two months after the … Read more

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that comments about an employee’s non-British accent could amount to racial harassment even though they were motivated by intelligibility rather than race.  In addition, a failure to provide notes from a meeting could amount to victimisation. Facts Ms Carozzi, a Brazilian national of Jewish ethnic origin, was employed by … Read more

On 27 and 28 November 2024, proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill were published. These include government amendments, which are likely be taken forward and non-government amendments that are less likely to be taken forward. Government amendments (likely) Non-government amendments (less likely)  The Public Bill Committee will consider all the proposed amendments put forward … Read more

Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has substantially succeeded in an employment tribunal claim against his former club for unlawful deductions from his wages contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.  Mr Mendy was remanded in custody following a number of allegations of serious sexual offences and subject to a Football Association … Read more

The EAT has upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that comments about an employee’s baldness were harassment related to sex. The employer’s appeal that for unwanted conduct to be related to sex, a comment must relate to a matter that is inherent to one sex to the exclusion of the opposite sex, was not supported by … Read more

The Autumn 2024 Budget includes several significant updates that will impact employers in the education sector, particularly around staffing costs and support for workforce development, infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives. Key Tax and Employment Cost Increases Additional Sector-Specific Funding and Support Technology, Infrastructure, and Sustainability Initiatives

The National Joint Council for local government services has confirmed that agreement has been reached on rates of pay applicable from 1st April 2024 for support staff in schools and colleges.The Agreement covers the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 with employers encouraged to implement the award as swiftly as possible.The new pay rates represent an … Read more

The School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document 2024 was published on Friday 18th October. As expected, the changes in this version of the Document relate to:- In line with the recommendations in the STRB’s 34th Report, from 1 September 2024 a 5.5% increase will be applied to all pay and allowance ranges and advisory points. All pay … Read more

In Kikwera-Akaka v Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the original Employment Tribunal (ET) decision, dismissing claims of unfair dismissal. The case revolved around the dismissal of Mr Kikwera-Akaka, an employee at one of the Salvation Army’s charity shops, on the grounds of capability and performance. The claimant, Mr Kikwera-Akaka, was … Read more

BackgroundThe government previously set out wide ranging plans to reform employment law in its manifesto and its Plan to Make Work Pay.On 10 October 2024, it introduced the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 (Bill) into Parliament, meeting its commitment to introduce the Bill within 100 days of entering office.The Employment Rights Bill 2024 introduces several landmark changes set … Read more