Posted by Matthew Hendra, Solicitor
The furlough scheme and paid leave – 8 things employers need to know
The Government has published guidance on workers’ entitlement to holiday and holiday pay whilst furloughed.
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Can’t stand the heat? – What the law says about working in hot weather
Posted by Matthew Hendra, Solicitor
Matthew Hendra from our Employment team takes a look at the latest forecast and helps you understand what employers need to do to keep their employees safe.
Making a Settlement Agreement tax efficient
Posted by Matthew Hendra, Solicitor
Our client was an employee at a large PLC who resigned a result of discrimination. Following protracted negotiations between ourselves and the Employer, compensation was agreed under a settlement agreement.
Discrimination by association
Posted by Matthew Hendra, Solicitor
A couple of recent discrimination cases have dealt with employees who do not have a “protected characteristic” (age, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or disability). These employees have alleged that they have been discriminated against because of their association with someone who does. This is called associated discrimination.