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Oct 17, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Mark Hamilton |Karen Farrell
The tipping landscape is undergoing significant change with new non-statutory guidance from the UK government aimed at promoting fair distribution of tips between employees. This aligns with the introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and the Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips, effective from 1 October 2024. What is the purpose of the reform?
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell |Laura Jackson |Leslie M. Martin |Christopher W. Seymour
As part of our summer 2024 employment trends series, we reflect on the developments we have observed in artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace – surely one of 2024’s hottest topics. AI in the workplaceWe have seen clients start to integrate AI into the workplace to increase productivity and automate time-consuming and repetitive tasks to speed up and enhance how we work.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell
Dive into the digital deep end where algorithms do not just suggest your next binge-watch but dictate the nuances of your work life. Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy but a present-day force redefining employment norms, worker rights and gender roles in the workplace.
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May 22, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell
The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the employment sphere remains largely unregulated and, in many ways, has even lacked proposals for structured governance. This changed in April 2024, when the Trades Union Congress (TUC) unveiled its draft Artificial Intelligence (Employment and Regulation) Bill (the draft Bill), with the aim of regulating employer use of AI and protecting workers’ and job seekers’ rights.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has set a precedent that could significantly impact the rights of disabled employees in the workplace. The EAT upheld a ruling that providing a trial period in a new role can be considered a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010. The Facts The Claimant was employed as a field-based pest control technician by the Respondent. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell
2023 has seen many key developments in the employment sector. As we head towards the new year, we have pinpointed three cases due to be decided in the next few months of which employers need to be aware. These consider protection from detriment for participating in strike action, dismissal and re-engagement, and dismissal for failure to progress frivolous and vexatious grievances.
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Nov 28, 2023 | 
oldtimemusic.com | Karen Farrell
The Meaning Behind The Song: “Journey to the Past” by Liz Callaway“Journey to the Past” is a heartfelt song performed by Liz Callaway for the animated film Anastasia in 1997. The song beautifully captures the essence of self-discovery, resilience, and the longing for a better future. It serves as the anthem for the film’s protagonist, Anya, as she embarks on a journey to reconnect with her forgotten past.
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Nov 25, 2023 | 
oldtimemusic.com | Karen Farrell
The Meaning Behind The Song: Who We Are by LifehouseLifehouse is an American rock band known for their emotional and relatable songs. One of their most popular tracks, “Who We Are,” was released in 2007 and has resonated with fans all over the world. The song is an anthem of self-discovery and identity, with lead singer Jason Wade exploring the concept of finding one’s place in the world.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued guidance for employers on how to ensure that any monitoring of their workers is lawful. The guidance provides clear direction on how employers can balance surveillance with data protection laws and workers’ rights. The guidelines were developed following a recent study commissioned by the ICO which revealed that 19% of people believe that they have been monitored by an employer.
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Sep 5, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Karen Farrell |Mark Hamilton
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently decided that an employee who was given notice of termination of his employment, following which the date of dismissal was extended on seven occasions, was not unfairly dismissed. The termination date had been postponed in an attempt by the employer to support the employee to return to work after long-term sickness absence. As with many cases, this decision largely turned on its own facts.
