The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices has been published today. This is an independent review, carried out by Matthew Taylor, who considered the implications of new forms of work on worker rights and responsibilities, as well as on employer freedoms and obligations.
In 'Giny v SNA Transport Limited UKEAT/0317/16', the EAT has upheld an Employment Tribunal’s decision to reject a claim on the basis that it lacked jurisdiction.
In 'Small v Shrewsbury NHS Trust', one of the main issues to be determined was the extent to which a Tribunal should make an award for periods in respect of which no direct claim was made.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has recently ruled that TUPE can potentially apply to transfer staff who are employed in a business that is subject to a “pre-pack administration”.
Few areas of the law have given rise to as much recent litigation and confusion as the 1998 Working Time Regulations, and in particular the right to paid holidays.