Samuel Phillips Law Blog
Insurer and employee benefit provider Unum has worked with WPI Economics to review and make recommendations for a revised system for supporting the well-being and health of the UK’s work force.
With daily news of rising numbers of Monkey Pox infections, we assess the risk and suitable response for employers.
We review CCLA’s comprehensive report on the extent and effectiveness of the FTSE 100’s strategies and initiatives with workplace mental health.
Following the mass outcry from the business community, politicians and unions over P&O Ferries’ recent treatment of over 800 employees, the Government department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) stated it would be introducing a new Statutory Code of Practice.
A law firm recently announced that staff who wished to work from home would be subject to a 20% reduction in pay. We explore the pros and cons of such a move.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has recently ruled against a French security guard preventing him from bringing proceedings against his own government whilst employed in the UK.
Weeks after the shock loss of 786 jobs, P&O’s dramatic approach to managing redundancy remains headline news. We look at the very latest position and outline the correct process
April 2022 – £££ All Change. The annual update of the statutory pay rates and awards.
With the cost of living rising at the fastest rate in living memory, it's highly likely money concerns will be front of mind for employees. From Brexit, food shortages and delivery issues to Covid and working lives turning upside down through to a fuel crisis and war in Europe. It’s one bitter cocktail of factors that’s sure to cause a financial headache for employers and employees alike.
Why we need to start thinking about employee actions and appearance in the Metaverse. With moves by Facebook, Google and Microsoft to “landgrab” digital space purpose built for a virtual World we explore the very real prospect of managing risks associated with the technology.
Unfair dismissal case involving undercover surveillance and filming of an employee of Pilkington who was on sick leave.
We look at the “What, Why, When and How” of suspending an employee pending an investigation.
An outline of the key steps to take in establishing your Environmental Social and Governance policy.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee introduces another bank holiday to the calendar. Question is, will your employees be entitled to take the day off on full pay?
We look at what’s certain and what may happen in 2022.
The high-profile case of Tennis No.1 Novak Djokovic and the Australian Open is an example of the challenges facing many employers dealing with unvaccinated employees.
With week after week of Coronavirus news, statistics, infection rates and deaths it’s not surprising that we’re a little wary of the prospect of catching or re-catching the virus. This exposure to the constant rounds of measures, vaccinations and further variants can also make employees very nervous when it comes to a return to the workplace, especially after long periods working from home.
With the prospect of tighter controls to prevent the spread of the new, potent variant, what action should employers be taking?
Lessons to be learnt from Yorkshire Cricket’s handling of race discrimination claims.
With Portugal and Ireland introducing legislation and a code of practice preventing workers from being contacted “out of hours” by their employer is it time for the UK to address the work/life balance.
We look at the key areas of the budget impacting employers.
The pandemic has created an acceleration of tenure trends and newfound ambitions for candidates seeking new opportunities but what of the impact on business?
An ETA case highlighting the need to better understand the menopause and its impact on women working with debilitating symptoms.
The Government has announced plans to introduce legislation permitting a right for ALL employees, to request flexible working from day one of their engagement.
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