Considerations for employers when employees ask to work outside the UK
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by charlotte.boakes
2y ago
How remote is too remote? The COVID-19 pandemic has had consequences for all aspects of society and this includes the workforce. At the outset of the pandemic employees were asked to work from home where possible. This saw businesses change their internal processes and infrastructures overnight to accommodate new working arrangements. Now, over two years after the pandemic first began, a hybrid form of working exists in most organisations, flexible working requests are more common place, and we have seen a rise in requests from employees to temporarily or permanently work remotely from outside ..read more
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Making hybrid working work: Choosing the right hybrid working model
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
2y ago
Hybrid working models, where employees split their time between working from home and attending the workplace, offer both opportunities and challenges (both legal and practical) for employers. Working closely with a variety of clients going through this process, we’ve learnt a few lessons, which we will be sharing along with some case studies, over the coming weeks.    So to kick off, what should businesses consider when deciding whether to move to hybrid working and what type of hybrid working model will work best for their business? Be clear what you need from your hybrid working m ..read more
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Can we talk about mental health at work? asks Melanie Stancliffe
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Bex Leonard
3y ago
What do Tyson Fury, Prince Harry and Beyonce have in common?  They have  all bravely shared their experience of depression and anxiety.  The statistics are clear – 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England, but there is still a fear of the stigma and how to express it, especially when you are new to a role or a boss. We talk of organisations promoting good mental health and a foundation of trust and this is essential in the construction industry.  Construction workers, vets, doctors and lawyers are all professions where there is an ..read more
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Employment Tribunal Claims – Are you adequately protected?
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Bex Leonard
3y ago
When the Ministry of Justice recently released its quarterly report on the Employment Tribunal statistics for the period from October to December 2020, it will have come as little surprise to most that the number of claims filed with the employment tribunals in this period has increased significantly compared to the same period in the previous year. During the period to which these statistics relate, the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic had started to take hold and a large increase in unemployment was already apparent. The statistics clearly reflect these factors. The report shows tha ..read more
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Businesses beware – the Uber decision’s impact on IR35
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
3y ago
The recent landmark Supreme Court ruling in Uber v Aslam and others confirmed the trend that those labelled self-employed were workers.  This conferred rights for those gig economy workers and costs for Uber.  It also has wider implications about control and dependency which are relevant to the application of IR35. As IR35 rules are extended to the private sector this April, this decision could affect who must be treated as an employee for tax purposes and increase the costs for businesses. Reality matters The Uber decision confirmed that the reality of the working relationship is wh ..read more
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Budget announcements: What employers need to know
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
3y ago
The Chancellor made a number of announcements in the Budget on 3rd March 2021 which are relevant to employers and their obligations and liabilities in respect of their employees. We look at the key announcements from the Budget concerning employment and HR. Extension of the furlough scheme Ahead of the Budget, the Chancellor announced that the furlough scheme would be extended until the end of September 2021, continuing to fund 80% of employees’ wages for their furloughed hours up to a limit of £2,500 per month. Until the end of June 2021 the current funding arrangements will remain in place ..read more
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Key employment law developments for 2021
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
3y ago
The response to Covid-19 will understandably remain government’s and business’ priority in the months ahead. Nevertheless, we expect to see some important changes in other areas too. Below we outline the incoming legislative changes and outline some other expected developments to be mindful of this year.   Legislation This year we expect to see an Employment Bill which was announced in the December 2019 Queen’s Speech. This could include various measures, such as: Extended redundancy protection (the right to be offered suitable alternative employment) to employees on maternity leave and ..read more
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Banning non-competition clauses – how will you be affected?
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
3y ago
The UK government is currently consulting on the need for clauses that restrict the activities of employees after their employment ends (post–termination restrictive covenants). The intention is clear – to kick-start the UK’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. At present, non-compete clauses preventing employees from working for a competitor, or setting up a competitive business post-termination, are enforceable provided they are necessary to protect an employer’s legitimate business interest and are no wider in scope than is reasonable. There are two changes being contemplated ..read more
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The importance of getting the redundancy process right
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
3y ago
As the government furlough scheme begins to draw to a close, many companies are now turning their attention to thinking about not only the survival but also the regeneration of their business following the huge disruption caused by COVID 19.   There has been an enormous change in how businesses operate, which means planning for and delivering business continuity solutions is of paramount importance.  For many businesses, part of such a response will inevitably include redundancies, perhaps reflecting a reduction in business revenue, or the streamlining of employee costs through ..read more
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Emergency Volunteering Leave during the Coronavirus crisis
Cripps Pemberton Greenish | Employment
by Kirsty Adams
4y ago
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