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Collective consultation and fire and rehire: Government announces doubling of protective award but decides against interim relief remedy

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The Government has confirmed that the maximum protective award an employment tribunal can make in collective redundancy and fire and rehire cases is to be doubled to 180 days’ full pay. However, it has decided not to proceed with a proposal to allow employment tribunals to order interim relief in such cases.

Employment tribunal compensation limits and statutory leave payments: Annual increases confirmed

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From 6 April 2025, there will be changes to employment tribunal compensation limits, as well as to the prescribed rate of pay for employees taking family-related leave and sick leave.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Creating a Workplace “Community”

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12-18 May is mental health week. The theme this year is “Community” and celebrating the benefits of being part of a community to our sense of belonging and mental health. Emma O’Connor, Head of Client Training, discusses how businesses can help create a positive workplace community.

Social Media at Work: Legal Risks and Responsibilities

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Can employees be dismissed for social media posts? Employment law expert Jack Reynolds explains misconduct, protected beliefs & fair disciplinary procedures following two recent workplace cases involving social media use and gives tips for employers faced with such allegations.

Injunction preventing fire and re-hire by Tesco overturned by Court of Appeal

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The Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s decision to issue an injunction preventing Tesco from using “fire and re-hire” to remove employees’ entitlement to retained pay.

TUPE service provision change: employees’ contracts can be split between transferees

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that it is possible to split employees’ employment contracts following a TUPE service provision change so they become employed by more than one transferee.