Author: David Philip Harris

David Philip Harris is a recognised employment solicitor with over 10 years of experience in advising employees and employers on employment law matters. He is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio Berkshire and People Management Magazine. David has represented individual and corporate clients in the employment tribunal as well as the High Court and County Court. David is a member of The Law Society and The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA UK). To contact David, visit the Contact Us page. For media enquiries: info@dphlegal.com. Read David's Full Bio.

David P Harris discusses the changes to the Furlough scheme from 1 August on BBC Radio Berkshire

Listen to the interview here:  For further information call us on 0118 914 5622 or complete our Contact Us Form to arrange a confidential call back from a qualified solicitor without charge. David Philip HarrisDavid Philip Harris is a recognised employment solicitor with over 10 years of experience in advising employees and employers on employment […]

Criminal investigations. The risk for UK employers furloughing staff

UK employers who are furloughing staff as a result of the coronavirus pandemic could face a criminal investigation from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if complicit managers are dishonestly facilitating claims under the coronavirus job retention scheme whilst simultaneously requiring employees to work. Under the current criteria for the coronavirus job retention scheme, employers may […]

Holiday during furlough

Employees on furlough leave continue to accrue statutory holidays and any additional holiday entitlement under their contract of employment. Furloughed employees may take holiday without it disrupting their furlough leave. An employer may, subject to the usual notice requirements, require employees to take holiday whether or not the employee is on furlough leave. However, before […]

The Good Work Plan

This month a number of new or revised provisions are to be introduced. It is important employers are aware of the new provisions. These changes are being introduced under the “Good Work Plan”. This plan covers when a contract (or written statement of terms) should be provided to an employee, how to calculate holiday pay, […]

David Harris discusses the latest announcement on BBC Hereford Radio with Toni McDonald

David Harris, Managing Partner at DPH Legal was interviewed by Toni McDonald on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester about the government’s latest announcement for self-employed workers. You can listen to the interview here:   David Philip HarrisDavid Philip Harris is a recognised employment solicitor with over 10 years of experience in advising employees and employers […]

David Harris discusses changes to pay for the employed and self employed on BBC West Midlands Radio

David Harris, Managing Partner at DPH Legal was interviewed by Richard Wilford of West Midlands BBC Radio about the latest updates to Employed and self-employed workers’ rights.  You can listen to the interview here:   David Philip HarrisDavid Philip Harris is a recognised employment solicitor with over 10 years of experience in advising employees and […]

David Harris discusses sick pay and self-employed workers on BBC Radio Berkshire

David Harris, Managing Partner at DPH Legal was interviewed by Andrew Peach of  BBC Radio Berkshire about workers’ rights in relation to sick pay, particularly those who are self-employed, in relation to coronavirus. You can listen to the interview here:  Also go here to read our advice for employers about coronavirus: https://www.dphlegal.com/coronavirus-advice-for-employers/ Should you have any questions […]

David Harris discusses sick pay and self-employed workers on BBC Radio Berkshire

David Harris, Managing Partner at DPH Legal was interviewed by Andrew Peach of  BBC Radio Berkshire about workers’ rights in relation to sick pay, particularly those who are self-employed, in relation to coronavirus. Also go here to read our advice for employers about coronavirus: https://www.dphlegal.com/coronavirus-advice-for-employers/ Should you have any questions about coronavirus and your obligations as an […]

David Harris talks about workers rights and Coronavirus on BBC Radio Berkshire

David Harris, Managing Partner at DPH Legal was interviewed by Sarah Walker of  BBC Radio Berkshire about workers’ rights in relation to coronavirus. You can listen to the interview here:  https://www.dphlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/David-BBC-Interview-CV-2.mp3 Also go to the following page to read our advice for employers about coronavirus: https://www.dphlegal.com/coronavirus-advice-for-employers/ Should you have any questions about coronavirus and your obligations […]

Employment Tribunal Fees

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court abolished Employment Tribunal (ET) fees and Employment Appeal Tribunal fees and ruled that the fee regime is unlawful. This means that no one should have been asked to pay a fee and those that did are entitled to be refunded from the government. If the government repays fees to […]

What Is Equality In The Workplace?

Workplace equality is a culture within the workplace that is built on fairness. This culture ensures that all members of the workplace are treated with the fairness and respect that they deserve. They are all accorded equal opportunities. Workplace equality does not condone bullying, harassment and discrimination. Equality brings about a conducive environment in the […]

How to carry out a without prejudice (protected) conversation within the workplace

Employers have always experienced difficulties when attempting to hold genuine without prejudice discussions with employees in relation to matters where it was difficult to prove an existing dispute. The difficulties experienced by employers in this regard prompted the government to introduce legislation to allow pre-termination discussions to take place more easily within the workplace.  Without […]

Valid Reasons for Redundancy

Redundancy refers to when an employer reduces the workforce because the job is no longer needed. However, if you are fired and someone else fills the position, it’s no longer a redundancy. Some of the common reasons for redundancy include the following. • New technology has been invented making your job unnecessary. Note that, just […]

Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work

On 18 December 2018, the government launched a package of 12 announcements to tackle sexual harassment at work, including consultations on legal protections and on additional protections for volunteers and interns. The government plans to bring in a package of measures in this area, including: a new statutory code of practice on sexual harassment, which […]

Unfair Treatment In The Workplace

Unfair treatment of employees in the workplace is discriminatory. It can lead to them feeling ashamed, upset or even scared. The morale of employees goes down. Unfair treatment drains employees of their energies and motivation. This eventually affects the levels of productivity of employees who are being unfairly treated. Unfair Treatment Defined It can be […]

Suing Your Employer For Harassment

There are actions that are needed to be followed when it comes to protecting your rights regarding discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment in the workplace. These actions go a long way in helping you to stop mistreatment within the workplace. Follow Internal Processes Internal processes of dispute resolution should be followed before you sue your […]

Gender discrimination

As well in the recent and well-publicised case of Samira Ahmed at the BBC, a City banker won a gender discrimination case after alleging she was paid hundreds of thousands of pounds less than a male colleague and was the victim of a drunken prank that included leaving a witch’s hat on her desk. This […]

David Harris interviewed by Phil Kennedy of BBC Radio Berkshire about the rights of employees with autism

David Harris was interviewed by Phil Kennedy of BBC Radio Berkshire about the rights of employees with autism. You can listen to the interview here: The Equality Act 2010 protects both job applicants and employees against discrimination because of a protected characteristic. Disability is one of the protected characteristics. A person with autism would usually […]

Don’t slip up with payslips!

Significant changes to how UK employers administer payslips are set to come into force later this year. The Government has enacted legislation which means that the statutory right to receive payslips applies to all workers and that new information must be included in payslips for all employees where pay is dependent on time worked. Currently, […]

Get Up To Speed on Age Discrimination

ACAS recently issued a new guide on age discrimination alongside two helpful factsheets which include guidance on workplace circumstances in which age discrimination commonly arises. It also includes 10 myths relating to older employees, and occasions when different treatment because of age may be allowed. As many will be aware, the Equality Act 2010 provides […]

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