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Distributing tips fairly: have you responded to the Government consultation yet?
25 Jan 2024
So, you run a restaurant. You pass on all tips and service charges received from satisfied customers to your hard-working staff. Just down the road there is another restaurant, which pockets all gratuities paid by diners and as a result they make higher profits. Does this sound fair? Of course it isn't!
All employers will have to follow the same rules when the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act) comes into force this summer. The Act will be supported by a statutory code of practice on the fair and transparent allocation and distribution of tips (the Code). In mid-December 2023, the Government launched a consultation on a draft Code, which will apply to England, Scotland and Wales.
All employers will have to follow the same rules when the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act) comes into force this summer. The Act will be supported by a statutory code of practice on the fair and transparent allocation and distribution of tips (the Code). In mid-December 2023, the Government launched a consultation on a draft Code, which will apply to England, Scotland and Wales.
Neurodiversity and Employment Tribunal cases: a 2023 update
09 Jan 2024
Neurodiversity refers to the concept that neurological variations, such as Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum, among others, are natural human differences to be respected, not disorders to be cured. In the workplace, embracing neurodiversity can drive innovation, creativity, productivity and profitability, as well as contributing to an inclusive culture. However, neurodiverse individuals can face discrimination and exclusion.
Are you ready for the 2024 holiday pay changes?
23 Nov 2023
How to calculate and administer holiday pay has raised challenges and concerns for employers for a number of years. The law has been in flux with employers at risk of discovering they are in breach of the law as a result of case law developments, with the most recent being the 2022 Harpur Trust v Brazel case, which deviated from common practice in respect of holiday entitlement for atypical workers.
Increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
07 Nov 2023
In July 2023, the Government announced its intention to increase the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), however an implementation date was not set. Draft regulations now confirm that the IHS is set to increase substantially from 16 January 2024, at the earliest.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the employment tribunal
01 Nov 2023
The President of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) issued new Presidential Guidance on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in July 2023. The Guidance outlines four types of ADR that are available to help parties resolve their cases amicably: ACAS conciliation, judicial mediation, judicial assessment, and dispute resolution appointments. This article looks at the four approaches employment tribunals may use to encourage parties to resolve their dispute by agreement.
Avoiding aftershocks when making redundancies
24 Oct 2023
The UK workforce and corresponding workplaces have been hit by an earthquake of change in recent years following the adoption of remote working during the pandemic. But as most HR professionals will tell you, change was already happening pre-pandemic and younger generations have significantly different expectations and attitudes towards employment.
How to limit the negative impact of redundancies
10 Oct 2023
The UK workforce and corresponding workplaces have undergone a seismic transformation in recent years, accelerated by the adoption of remote work during the pandemic. However, many feel that this change was already in motion, driven by the distinct expectations and attitudes of younger generations towards employment.
"Diversity and inclusion are regulatory concerns"
04 Oct 2023
The FCA and PRA consult on measures to boost diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector, with naming and shaming looming into view.
Can trust and redundancies coexist?
21 Sep 2023
In our research conducted in March 2023 of over 500 employers with 50 or more staff who said that they make decisions about redundancies, Womble Bond Dickinson found that two-fifths (42%) of employers expect to make redundancies in 2023 and 16% of respondents confess to not understanding the redundancy process, despite making decisions about it. Does this lack of understanding create some challenging optics in the face of the predicted redundancies, and could it be perceived negatively by a less mature workforce?
Challenge for North East as report shows 42% of employers will lose staff this year
04 Sep 2023
Employment law experts have warned business leaders of the challenges ahead in the face of the predicted influx of redundancies during 2023, alongside shifting expectations in a changing workforce.
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