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Aug 1, 2024 | 
rangeofreasonableresponses.com | Darren Newman
Was the BBC wrong to keep Huw Edwards employed despite knowing that he had been arrested on such serious charges? Looking at the timeline I think it’s difficult to criticise their approach. Most large public sector organisations would have done the same. When an employee is accused of a serious criminal offence – the sort of offence that, if they are guilty, would mean that they obviously could not continue in their role – then the employer has a choice.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
freightcarbonzero.com | Darren Newman
EU CO2 Standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles By Darren Newman2024-04-22T07:45:00 This week we welcome back regular commentator Darren Newman to give us his take on new CO2 regulations making their way through the EU legislative process.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Author: Darren NewmanThe Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 were intended to simplify the calculation of holiday pay and entitlement following the UK's departure from the EU. But they seem to have brought as much confusion as clarity. Darren Newman provides some guidance. When we initially left the EU, there was no real impact on the way in which employment law worked.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Author: Darren NewmanSummaryClick on any of the hyperlinks to go to more detailed guidance below. Ensure that employees are not denied a pay rise that they would have received had they not been on maternity leave. Make a clear decision as to the . by applying the increased level of pay to the whole of the SMP calculation period. Bear in mind that SMP will need to be recalculated, even when the pay review comes of maternity leave. Be aware that a pay increase may result in an employee to SMP.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Updating author: Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells International LLPOriginal author: Darren NewmanSee the legal services provided by the updating author of XpertHR International > United Kingdom, including any discounts/offers for subscribers.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Updating author: Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells International LLPOriginal author: Darren NewmanSee the legal services provided by the updating author of XpertHR International > United Kingdom, including any discounts/offers for subscribers. SummaryEmployment contracts may be written or oral, and may contain both express and implied terms.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Updating author: Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells International LLPOriginal author: Darren NewmanSee the legal services provided by the updating author of XpertHR International > United Kingdom, including any discounts/offers for subscribers. SummaryA duty on employers to provide a safe place of work and a safe system of working is fundamental to the employment relationship.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Updating author: Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells International LLPOriginal author: Darren NewmanSee the legal services provided by the updating author of XpertHR International > United Kingdom, including any discounts/offers for subscribers. SummaryThere is no legal requirement for employers to provide employees with vocational training and the provision of vocational training is generally at employers' discretion. However, employers must provide employees with health and safety training.
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Feb 4, 2024 | 
rangeofreasonableresponses.com | Darren Newman
(Please note: I wrote this on a Sunday night just after seeing the Guardian’s report. I reserve the right to amend it in the clear light of day when I’ve had a chance to think a bit more and see what it is that Labour actually announces on Monday)I think I’m going to spend a good part of this year looking at Labour’s plans for employment law should it win the next general election.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
xperthr.co.uk | Darren Newman
Updating author: Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells International LLPOriginal author: Darren NewmanSee the legal services provided by the updating author of XpertHR International > United Kingdom, including any discounts/offers for subscribers. SummaryThe statutory maximum weekly working time is generally 48 hours, on average, over a reference period, although workers may opt out of this limit. There are also specific statutory limits on night work.
