The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently held that a clause in a contract of employment, which purports to limit the level of compensation an employee may receive on termination of employment does not create a cap on compensation which an Employment Tribunal can award. In the case of SPI Spirits (UK) Ltd v Zabelin, the […]
Government to Limit Non-Compete Clauses to Three Months
The UK Government has announced plans to limit the length of non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months. This means that employees will be able to join competitors or start up rival businesses more easily. The change is expected to benefit the wider economy by increasing the talent pool available to businesses. What are […]
Excessive training fees and employee repayment clauses
The workplace has changed dramatically in recent decades, and employees need to be more highly trained than ever before to keep up with the demands of their jobs. In addition to this, companies often highlight the skills and qualifications of their employees to show that they can offer a superior service. As a result, a wide […]
Statutory Code of Practice on changing employment terms
The draft Code of Practice on changing employment terms for employees was published on 24 January 2023 with a twelve-week consultation period that ended on 18 April 2023. There was very little in the draft Code that diverged from the way institutions have been dealing with the issue of termination and re-engagement, where it becomes […]
UK trial of the four day working week reports success
A trial of the four-day working week in the UK has shown positive results, with employees reporting increased happiness, productivity, and better work-life balance. The sixty-one companies that took part in the trial reduced their working week from five to four days without reducing salaries. During the trial, which was carried out for a period […]
Can employers stop low-paid workers from working elsewhere?
On 5 December 2022, new regulations came into force rendering exclusivity terms in employment and worker contracts unenforceable in situations where the earnings of workers do not exceed the lower earnings limit. The lower earnings limit is the amount specified for the purpose of section 5(1)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act […]