Employment UK

  • September 27, 2024

    Citizens Advice Lawyer Loses Birthday Reward Scheme Claim

    A tribunal has chucked a solicitor's claim that Citizens Advice bosses forced her to quit following her online post criticizing a birthday reward scheme, ruling that the response to her message did not sever her trust in the bureau.

  • September 27, 2024

    Annuity Buyers Encouraged To Shop Around For Best Deal

    Annuity buyers should shop around to secure the best value deals, Just Group said Friday, highlighting recent figures that show large numbers of savers purchasing from their existing pension provider despite more competitive offers being available.

  • September 27, 2024

    Ex-Centrica Employee Loses Bid For Pay In Blacklisting Claim

    A former Centrica PLC employee has lost his bid to be paid while he sues the energy giant for allegedly firing and blacklisting him for blowing the whistle.

  • September 27, 2024

    Labor Reforms To Shift Power To Unions, Lawyers Say

    Employers must adjust to a changed balance of power with trade unions, lawyers say, as they anticipate historic reforms to industrial law set out in legislation due to be published in October.

  • September 26, 2024

    'Positive' Pension Investing Said To Drive Saver Engagement

    Greater investment by pension schemes in assets like affordable housing or clean energy infrastructure would boost saver engagement and overall contributions, Legal & General has said.

  • September 26, 2024

    Lawyer Must Pay £8.7K For Late Exit In Case Against Ex-Firm

    A consultant solicitor must pay his former firm £8,700 ($11,700) in costs after bringing a claim that was obviously past due before waiting more than two months too long to withdraw it, a tribunal has ruled.

  • September 26, 2024

    Dental Receptionist Gets £9K Over Unfair Dismissal

    An employment tribunal ordered a dental practice to pay £8,945 ($11,953) to a receptionist who was fired for bad behavior that didn't seem to have taken place.

  • September 26, 2024

    Naomi Campbell Banned As Charity Trustee Over Misconduct

    Naomi Campbell has been disqualified from being a charity trustee after a watchdog concluded on Thursday that there was serious financial mismanagement and misconduct at a poverty relief charity fronted by the British model.

  • September 26, 2024

    Brits Raid Pension Pots Amid Cost-Of-Living Surge

    The Financial Conduct Authority on Thursday reported a 20.6% rise in total pension scheme withdrawals by U.K. savers to £52.1 billion ($69.6 billion) in the financial year ended in March, compared to £43.2 billion the previous year.

  • September 26, 2024

    FCA Plans New Measures On Non-Financial Misconduct

    The Financial Conduct Authority said Thursday that it will set out new policies on non-financial misconduct such as sexual harassment before the end of 2024, as an executive at the watchdog warned that "cultural issues" remain a problem at companies.

  • September 26, 2024

    EU Mulls Greater Protection For Pensions From Market Risk

    Retirement savings plans across Europe should improve their management of liquidity risk and governance procedures to protect themselves against market volatility, the bloc's insurance and pensions watchdog said on Thursday.

  • September 26, 2024

    Son Hits Back At Father In Spat Over Parking Software

    A former director of a parking company has hit back in a copyright battle with his father over the ownership of software, claiming that the rival business shut him out and took his technology.

  • September 26, 2024

    Don't Wait For Sexual Harassment Complaints, Employers Told

    Employers must anticipate scenarios of potential sexual harassment and act to protect their staff if they are to comply with a new preventative duty, the equalities watchdog said Thursday.

  • September 25, 2024

    More Oversight On Professional Pension Trustees Expected

    Half of the pension schemes in the U.K. are now under professional or sole trustee management for the first time, Lane Clark & Peacock has said, suggesting that growing numbers will lead to greater oversight from the retirement savings watchdog.

  • September 25, 2024

    Pump Court Can't Keep £2.75M Embezzlement Case Private

    A London judge refused Wednesday to hear a case about the embezzlement of £2.75 million ($3.67 million) in barrister fees in private, ruling that the interests of open justice trumped those of Pump Court Chambers.

  • September 25, 2024

    Foster Carer Wrongfully Dismissed Over Unreported Incident

    A home care provider wrongfully fired a project manager for failing to report an incident involving a disabled adult, an employment tribunal ruled, saying there was no policy prohibiting the use of physical restraint.

  • September 25, 2024

    Smaller UK Pension Deals Behind Record Numbers In 2024

    Smaller pension deals worth less than £100 million ($133.7 million) drove the "staggering" number of retirement savings de-risking transactions penned in the first half of the year, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP said Wednesday.

  • September 25, 2024

    Gov't Warned Over Risk Of 'Too Big To Fail' Pension Funds

    A government push toward the consolidation of retirement savings plans could create new megafunds that are anticompetitive and become "too big to fail," experts warned on Wednesday.

  • September 24, 2024

    Axed Exec Can Fight £148K Costs After Losing Tribunal Claim

    A London appeals judge on Tuesday handed the sacked finance director of a toymaker a shot at cutting the £147,600 ($197,600) total costs a tribunal awarded against him following his failed unfair dismissal claim.

  • September 24, 2024

    Police Sergeant Wins £1.1M In Disability Discrimination Case

    A tribunal has ordered a police force to pay a former sergeant more than £1.1 million ($1.5 million) for forcing her to quit when it withdrew permission to run a hobby business that helped her cope with work stress and PTSD.

  • September 24, 2024

    Barrister Faces Tribunal Over Drinking Beer Before Trial

    The watchdog for English barristers told a disciplinary tribunal on Tuesday that a lawyer behaved in a way that is likely to undermine his integrity by drinking a pint of beer before prosecuting a criminal case in court.

  • September 24, 2024

    UK Gov't Brings Forward New Laws To Fight Welfare Fraud

    The British government said Tuesday it is getting ready to introduce a new bill in this parliamentary session to tackle social security fraud that could save taxpayers £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) over the next five years.

  • September 24, 2024

    Warehouse Worker Called 'Scum' Wins Discrimination Case

    A warehouse operator for online retailer The Hut who was told that she was "dirty scum" after sitting on a trolley to tie a shoelace, was harassed and faced direct discrimination against as a woman, an employment tribunal has ruled.

  • September 24, 2024

    Union Lawyer Wins Appeal Over Whistleblowing Email

    A tribunal wrongly tossed an employment solicitor's claim of victimization against a trade union after mistakenly ruling that the lawyer had not met the required burden of proof, a London appeals judge has ruled.

  • September 24, 2024

    Pension Trustees Urged To Look At Insurers' Carbon Targets

    Trustees of retirement savings plans should look at how well insurers perform against their interim carbon-reduction targets when they choose a partner for a bulk annuities transaction, a consultancy has said.

Expert Analysis

  • New Solicitor Workplace Rules Present Practical Challenges

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    As law firms and partners are beginning to understand and apply the Solicitors Regulation Authority's new rules and guidance on unfair treatment toward colleagues, it is becoming clear that there are a number of potential pitfalls to navigate, says Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.

  • What Trustees Must Know About Virgin Media Pension Case

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    The High Court's recent decision in Virgin Media v. NTL Trustees could have significant consequences for salary-related contracted-out schemes, making it necessary for trustees to start examining any deeds of amendment during the affected time period, says James Newcome at Wedlake Bell.

  • 4 ADR Techniques To Know In Employment Cases

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    With increasing pressure on Employment Tribunal resources and recent presidential guidance highlighting alternative dispute resolution methods, practitioners should know the key types of ADR available for employment claims, how they differ and what the likely future implications are for those involved in tribunal litigation, says Sarah Hooton at Browne Jacobson.

  • Gender Diverse Boards May Reduce Corporate Fraud Risk

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    Following the recently proposed "failure to prevent fraud" offense, companies should focus on diversity in leadership as research shows that an increase in women's representation on boards is associated with a decreased probability of fraud, say Anoushka Warlow and Suzanne Gallagher at BCL Solicitors.

  • Trustees Should Take Caution After UK Pension Tap Plan

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    The U.K. government's recent plan to boost technology startups by tapping into pension sector funds may risk the hard-earned savings of members, so trustees need to be mindful of the proposals in light of their fiduciary duties, say Beth Brown and Riccardo Bruno at Arc Pensions.

  • Why Law Firms Should Consider Apprenticeships

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    A recent government briefing shows that young people are increasingly signing up for apprenticeships, a trend that law firms should take advantage of to improve socioeconomic diversity and help to recruit a variety of talent, which can boost employee retention in the long run, says Emma O'Connor at Boyes Turner.

  • The Importance Of A Proactive Approach To Workplace Safety

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    Two recent Crown Court cases regarding gross negligence manslaughter highlight the costs of failing to prioritize safety at work, which should act as a catalyst for companies to review and update their health and safety policies, say lawyers at Fieldfisher.

  • In-Office Policies May Be Solution To UK Skills Shortage

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    Against the backdrop of the U.K. skills shortage, personal engagement with junior lawyers could boost employee commitment, engagement and retention, highlighting that physical presence in the office is valued and vital, says Michael Stokes at Harrison Clark.

  • Why Workplace Menstruation And Menopause Support Matters

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    The British Standards Institution's recent workplace standard on menstruation, menstrual health and menopause marks a new chapter in combating age- and gender-based employment inequalities, and employers play a huge role in facilitating inclusive workplaces to attract, retain and support women of all ages, says Kathleen Riach at Glasgow University.

  • Leadership Development Recommendations For Employers

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    There's a clear need for organizations to rethink the way they develop and implement leadership and development initiatives for employees, because better-equipped leaders will contribute to an overall improvement in organizational culture and business performance, says Louise Lawrence at Winckworth Sherwood.

  • Pension Trustee Case Could Lead To Fossil Fuels Divestment

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    While the recent Court of Appeal case McGaughey v. Universities Superannuation Scheme attempts to link fossil fuel investment by trustees to significant risk of financial detriment, it is concerning that two out of 470,000 scheme members could be permitted to bring a claim without ensuring that other members are represented, says Anna Metadjer at Kingsley Napley.

  • Supporting Employees Dealing With Infertility and Baby Loss

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    With employers facing potential loss of talent due to employees experiencing a lack of support on pregnancy and fertility issues — nearly one-quarter of employees have considered leaving their jobs for this reason, per a recent survey — companies should implement policies to help recognize and support their workers going through such life-changing events, says Helen Burgess at Gateley.

  • AI Act Issues To Watch As EU Legislators Negotiate

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    The EU is working to adopt the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, but the AI Act proposals from the European Commission, Parliament and Council currently differ on law enforcement use of AI, classification of AI systems and related compliance obligations, say Alexander Roussanov and Lazarinka Naydenova at Arnold & Porter.

  • EU Decision Adds To Growing Right Of Access Case Law

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    The European Court of Justice recently confirmed in Pankki S the broad scope of the right to access under the General Data Protection Regulation, including data processed before the regulation came into operation, which may pose a burden in terms of cost and time for organizations with long-standing clients, say Thibaut D'hulst, Dariusz Kloza and Danica Fong at Van Bael & Bellis.

  • Perks And Potential Legal Pitfalls Of Int'l Remote Working

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    In a tight labor market, employers can entice prospective employees with international remote working, but should be aware of key immigration, data protection and tax issues, says Tim Hayes at BDB Pitmans.

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