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Not quite but the government backed Fit for Work (FFW) Service is now available for employers across England and Wales to refer employees who have been off work for four weeks or more. It has been available for GP referrals since July. For more information see the guide for employers and the Emplaw key card on Sickness, illness and accidents
The latest edition of Emplaw Monthlyincludes the latest cases and employment law news including links to new Acas equality guides and information on the government's National Minimum Wage Campaign.
This article provides a summary of the principles that apply to the taxation of sums paid under a settlement agreement and the ambitions of the current HMRC Consultation on reform. It also examines the issues involved in the recent case of A v HMRC.
The recent edition of Emplaw Monthly includes the latest cases and employment law news including links to new Acas guidance on antenatal and adoption appointments and the rights of intended parents in a surrogacy arrangement.
The budget announcement last week threw the concept of a living wage into the limelight. This article covers the differences between the three and how they are calculated..
A disgruntled ex-employee has always had the potential to harm (rightly or wrongly) the reputation of the employer and the growth of social media has made this a growing concern for employers. One of our Contributor firms, Penningtons Manches reports on a case which illustrates that an employee who has entered into a settlement agreement stating that they would not make disparaging or derogatory statements can be injuncted if they do.
The Government has announced the start of a review into employment tribunal fees and the remissions scheme but changes will not take place any time very soon. The review is expected to be completed later in the year and only then will there be a consultation before proposals, if any, for reforms will be implemented.
