EAT confirms Uber drivers are workers

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that Uber drivers should be classified as workers who are entitled to basic... The post EAT confirms Uber drivers are workers appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Why some employers must provide extra holiday in 2018

As a result of the way in which the Easter bank holidays fall in 2018 and 2019, some employees will... The post Why some employers must provide extra holiday in 2018 appeared first... Read more »

Ryanair and Monarch flight disruptions: five issues for employers

The cancellation of thousands of scheduled Ryanair flights and the collapse of airline Monarch will have an impact in the... The post Ryanair and Monarch flight disruptions: five issues for employers appeared first... Read more »

Gig economy: Addison Lee courier was worker

An employment tribunal has found that an Addison Lee courier was a worker and not an independent contractor, in the... The post Gig economy: Addison Lee courier was worker appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Whistleblowing: Key Court of Appeal case considers “public interest” test

The Court of Appeal has heard the appeal in the important whistleblowing case Chesterton Global Ltd (t/a Chesterton Humberts) and...

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Holiday pay: ambulance workers win overtime claim

An employment tribunal has held that ambulance workers’ compulsory overtime in respect of “shift overruns” should be included in the...

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Short-term sickness absence policy: a 15-step guide for HR

Putting together a short-term sickness absence policy can be one of the most daunting tasks an HR professional can face....

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Long-term sickness absence policy: a 16-step guide for HR

A watertight long-term sickness absence policy can give employees who are off work for an extended period the best chance...

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BBC reporter’s employment case struck out

An employment tribunal has struck out a BBC reporter’s claim after finding that she discussed her case with a newspaper...

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Valentine’s Day: 10 potential problems with workplace romances

Can employers have rules on personal relationships at work? Is it harassment for a worker to ask a colleague out...

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