If you would like to learn more about Jones Chase Employment Lawyers and find out why we love what we do, our Managing Partner has made this short podcast discussing our values and doing the right thing.
A good culture within the workplace produces a variety of benefits which are seen by both the company and the employee. Organisations are continually striving to improve their workplace culture and individuals consider culture as a key factor in determining their next role. This article looks at the importance of a good culture within the workplace for employers and some tips on how to improve it.
I have very much enjoyed my first 5 months at Jones Chase. I quickly realised this law firm truly prioritises our clients, which is evident in their exceptional work ethic and high standards.
The case this month is…. Miss Clare Jackson v The University Hospitals of North Midlands July 2023. An Employment Appeal Tribunal decision on the termination of Miss Jackson’s employment.
Jones Chase’s A-Z of Employment Law Series Settlement agreements are a legally binding contract that is made between an employee
This video is asking some of the factors you need to take in to account in a Bring Your Whole Self to Work policy and ends with a list of 5 pros and 5 cons of such a policy/ethos.
The case this month is…. Mrs K Higgs v Farmors School, 16 June 2023.
It is being rolled out in multiple workplaces for various different functions, and the benefits are evident. That being said, there are risks involved that companies should be aware of:
On 12 May 2023, the government published a consultation paper on Retained EU Employment Law.
The government has announced plans to limit the length of non-compete clauses to a maximum of three months.
A number of important actual and proposed legislative changes have arisen in UK employment law recently and we would like to update you on these.
The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) published a report in 2018 which highlighted the extent to which sexual harassment in the workplace remains persistent. WESC’s conclusion and recommendations, as well as the government’s response to these, can be accessed via the link below.
The case this month is…. Mr M Daniels v United National Bank and Mr Firth. An Employment Tribunal decision on why Mr Daniels was dismissed from his role as Chief Risk Officer
Jones Chase’s A-Z of Employment Law Series Discussion on the vento bands, case law that differentiates the lower, middle and
On 6 June 2022, 61 companies and approximately 2,900 workers across the UK began a six-month trial of a four-day working week. The pilot scheme, led by 4 Day Week Global, is based on the 100-80-100™ model – 100% of the pay, for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to 100% output.
Learn about Domonic’s journey as a trainee solicitor from his working life through to what he is looking to achieve.
The matter this month is…. Investigation report – formal complaints about the conduct of the Right Honourable Dominic Rabb, an investigation focussing on the allegations of bullying, what is bullying and the response of the individual to such an allegation.
With several anticipated changes to family-friendly rights in employment, we want to ensure you are kept up to date with the latest developments. Josephine has created this short video to provide an update regarding making employees on maternity leave or shared parental leave redundant.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. This year’s campaign aims to help us understand the critical difference between equity and equality, with a focus on how gender equity needs to be part of every society.
Podcast Episode 2. The case this month is…. Cox v NHS Commissioning Board 2023 ET, a race discrimination case focussing on the Tribunal decision process, in particular inference and credibility.
Josephine is a senior specialist employment lawyer with over 15 years of practical experience working primarily with senior executives and individuals. She has returned to Jones Chase after her second period of maternity leave. Here is how she has found her return and what she is looking forward to.
Podcast Episode 1 – The case this month is…. McAllister v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2022] EAT 87, a disability discrimination case focussing on proportionality and achieving legitimate aims. Presented by Susanna Rynehart and Shona Newmark
With a new year, comes a new catalogue of expected developments in employment law. From highly anticipated decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal to a collection of Private Members’ Bills currently passing through Parliament, in this article we outline some of the key employment law changes to look out for in 2023.
My first 6 months at Jones Chase has been a great experience. I have been overwhelmed by the determination of the team in getting great results for our clients and the guiding principle that there is always something that can be done. This belief makes the role particularly rewarding, and means that no one case is approached in the same way.
The final Your Employment Webinar of the year, thank you for supporting our webinar project in 2022. In this webinar, our team of employment law experts covered:-
🗝 Key Employment Law Developments of 2022 – a year in review.
Your Employment Webinar – Key Employment Law Cost-Saving Strategies to Help Businesses During A Recession
The UK is facing a period of significant financial disruption and we are already seeing the direct effect of this. That said, suffering a downturn in turnover does not automatically mean that businesses need to look to make redundancies.
The disciplinary process is a key mechanism in any workplace and enables employees to understand what standards of performance and conduct is expected of them. An effective disciplinary procedure permits employers to investigate and take action against employees who commit misconduct and can also facilitate improvement in employee performance.
A REQUEST FOR HELP! – Is anyone out there going to the IBA Annual Conference or is otherwise in Miami on 3 November 2022? If so, do you fancy a night out and please could you help us?
Dealing with grievances effectively is a great way for employers to enhance their organisation’s culture and to reduce risk and liability. That said, the grievance process can give rise to some complex and difficult legal problems, which we will address.
In this bulletin the Jones Chase team set out the key challenges that can be made to a redundancy process in a guide to help ensure that individuals are treated fairly, and employers aren’t caught out by the law.
Your Employment Webinar with focus on an often misunderstood, and under-utilised, area of unfair dismissal law – the “Some Other
Jones Chase have issued this bulletin to help individuals and companies alike. Ensuring good drafting of restrictive covenants, also known
PTRs, also known as restrictive covenants, are highly useful tool when it comes to protecting your business, yet these types
Courtesy of the Jones Chase team, here is a handy breakdown of the updates to various employment rates and figures
Within this webinar the team discuss the following important issues amongst other matters, including questions from our viewers. Topics covered
Your Employment Webinar – Flexible Working Special – February 2022 Working life is changing and flexible working is very much
The Court of Appeal has confirmed in an important Judgment in the case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 70, that a worker will be entitled to carry forward into subsequent leave years, all holiday which is untaken (or taken but unpaid) and that the worker’s claim for the entire amount will crystallise upon termination.
With the guidance to work from home if you can now lifted, employers should be seriously focussing on what their working arrangements will be moving forward. Many organisations are considering hybrid working arrangements and these should be nailed down sooner rather than later so that a clear message can be sent to staff about what is expected of them.
The Jones Chase team examine the upcoming changes to UK employment law in 2022 and how you should get your team back to the office safely, whilst also looking at other areas of employment law.
UK employment law is constantly evolving and the team at Jones Chase prides itself on ensuring that our clients stay ahead of the curve.
Important changes are forthcoming and it is our pleasure to share with you our top employment law points to look out for in 2022.
Have you been wondering what you might have missed as we have left 2021, a year in which we saw two landmark Supreme Court decisions? 2021 brought us confirmation that “sleep-in” care workers are not entitled to minimum wage while asleep. In addition, Uber drivers are classed as ‘’workers’’ and entitled to basic employment rights, which caused a ripple effect within the gig economy. However, this was just the tip of the 2021 Employment Law iceberg.
You may be turning your mind to how to best manage holiday requests from staff, bearing in mind that many organisations’ holiday year ends on 31 December. Staff may have taken less holiday this year than normal due to the lock down earlier in the year, being on furlough or possibly not manging to go on the holiday they would have liked. They may, therefore, have more holiday than usual left to take.
Set out in this article are Jones Chase’s top 5 tips for managing workers’ holiday successfully.
The Jones Chase team examine the key legal updates arising in 2021, the implications of facial recognition technology, whilst looking at vicarious liability, the latest government guidance, and more.
The Jones Chase team examine the hot topic of employee monitoring and look at whether this is something employers can in fact do, whilst looking at new cases on whistleblowing and disability discrimination?
Employment contracts are almost always written by employers and are therefore employer-friendly. As an incoming member of staff, you are doing business on their terms, so to speak.
Here, Zainab Hakim from Jones Chase explains the top 6 mistakes we see employees make when it comes to signing up to their new employment contract when joining a company.
The Jones Chase team examine the recruitment of staff at and the legal/contractual issues involved when hiring them, whilst also looking at how different areas of employment law overlap in these situations.
The Covid-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented changes for both employers and employees alike over the last two years and, following the official cessation of lockdown this summer, thousands of people are now returning to the official workplace to perform their jobs.
There has been a lot of talk recently about the negatives of returning to office, and this article by Domonic Lyons will look at the situation from an alternative perspective and focus on the positives.
There has been a lot of press and attention lately on the topic of companies requiring their employees to come back to the office and whether employers will be offering hybrid working going forward.
But what damage may it cause to a company’s culture and a collegiate team spirit, and does hybrid working suit everyone?
Domonic has now been with the firm just over a month. As a law firm that has strong, people-focussed values, we are always keen to know how our team members are doing. Read Dom’s blog on how he has settled in and what he has learned as a paralegal in his first month at Jones Chase
The Jones Chase team examine the best options available for employers when looking to implement hybrid working and working from home arrangements, navigating contractual provisions whilst also looking at other areas of employment law.
Some organisations are getting their staff back to the workplace this summer. However, Covid cases are rising rapidly and employers still have their duty to protect their employees’ health and safety. Asking staff to take regular lateral flow tests may be part of the organisation’s policy on making the workplace Covid secure. However, what happens if an employee does not wish to take tests? Can you enforce this?
