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Managing workforces around World Cup matches – Key employment law considerations
With the World Cup kicking off this June, the tournament will certainly create a buzz among workforces. It will undoubtedly create a significant boost in employee engagement and morale, but it can also present employers with a range of practical employment law challenges. Here’s a guide to the key employment issues that may arise and the practical steps employers can take to minimise risks.
Can An Employee Really Visit A Pub While On Sick Leave?
UK: Can An Employee Really Visit A Pub While On Sick Leave? 17 June 2021 by Sejal Raja and Ben Dos Santos RadcliffesLeBrasseur To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The employment tribunal judgment in the case of Kane v Debmat Surfacing Limited attracted a lot of media attention last week.
Can an employee really visit a pub while on sick leave? | Lexology
The employment tribunal judgment in the case of Kane v Debmat Surfacing Limited attracted a lot of media attention last week. Headlines included “Visiting pub while off work sick is not sackable offence, judge rules” (The Metro) and “Man sacked for drinking outside social club while pulling a sickie wins tribunal” (iNews).
Is It Legal For Employers To ‘Fire And Re-Hire' Employees? - Employment and HR - UK
UK: Is It Legal For Employers To ‘Fire And Re-Hire' Employees? 02 June 2021 by Sejal Raja and Ben Dos Santos RadcliffesLeBrasseur To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The practice of ‘firing and re-hiring employees' has been scrutinised recently.
When Do You Confirm Disability Status?
UK: When Do You Confirm Disability Status? 19 May 2021 by Sejal Raja and Ben Dos Santos RadcliffesLeBrasseur To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In the recent case of All Answers Ltd v W and Another, the Court of Appeal provided clarity on when the disability status of Claimants should be assessed.
Changes To The Furlough Scheme
UK: Changes To The Furlough Scheme 17 May 2021 by Sejal Raja and Ben Dos Santos RadcliffesLeBrasseur To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until 30 September 2021. Eligible employees for the furlough scheme will continue to receive up to 80% of their usual salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month.
The Future Of Flexible Working Requests After Covid-19
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. With workplace restrictions beginning to lift and businesses considering bringing employees back into the workplace, this has renewed discussions surrounding flexible working. Important questions have arisen such as whether employers are able to force employees to go back into the office, whether employees can insist on continuing to work from home, or whether a hybrid between the two can be agreed on.
The potential legal dangers of letting property using Airbnb | Lexology
As the summer holiday season approaches, people might be considering renting out their spare rooms or homes on a short-term basis on platforms such as Airbnb. This article will explore the possible legal risks that this can carry. If homeowners, particularly leaseholders, intend to use Airbnb to rent out their property, they need to be aware of the legal pitfalls involved.
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