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03

Sep

2020

Deductions from Pay and the National Minimum Wage – Guideline Ruling

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Are 'deductions' from workers' pay in respect of living accommodation and training costs to be viewed as 'reductions' capable of bringing their remuneration below the National Minimum Wage (NMW)? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) addressed this...

27

Aug

2020

Boss's ignorant response to employee's progressive condition proves costly

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Employers who fail to provide support and understanding to sick workers can expect to pay a high price, both in financial and reputational terms. An Employment Tribunal (ET) made that point in awarding substantial compensation to a coffee bar...

16

Jul

2020

Worker or independent contractor? European Court of Justice Guidance

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

The vexed distinction between 'workers' and 'independent contractors' could hardly be more important for many businesses but remains perpetually controversial. The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is likely to prove...

27

May

2020

Facing an Employment complaint? Playing the Ostrich is the worst option

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

If you are on the receiving end of an employment complaint, burying your head in the sand is positively the worst thing you can do. The point was made by the case of a training company which came to regret its costly failure to take professional...

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