Motto or joke? The original love note in a cracker became by the 1930s a motto or cheesy joke. Mottos at work can be useful or tacky. For big brands their catch phrase, slogan or “motto” can be a powerful asset. But when it goes wrong look out. We have all heard of the embarrassing […]
This year we have a cracker of a theme to lighthearted our end of year look at employment issues. Invented by Tom Smith in 1847 the Christmas cracker is big business. A British speciality this simple object of paper and card still finds its way onto the Christmas dinner tables across the UK. It […]
. Editorial Where has the time gone? When I started this draft the leaves were starting to fall and Christmas was way over the horizon. Now it’s looming but before we get to the fun of Christmas and our seasonal lighthearted updates here are a few updates on employment law issues. Some money, some odd […]
The Employment Appeal Tribual “EAT” have issued their decision in the Uber drivers claim. They agree with the Employment Tribunal that Uber drivers are workers not self employed. This means that Uber drivers get some of the rights that employees get, including the right to Paid holiday pay 48 hour working week and breaks The […]
This is a fight about the access to justice. In 2013 the government brought in fees for making claims in the Employment Tribunal. Since then claims have gone down by around 79%. Unison brought a claim to quash the right to charge fees. The Supreme Court has now agreed with them and held the right […]
The government (the current one) have a commission enquiring into employment practices lead by Royal Society of Arts Chief Executive Matthew Taylor. The inquiry has an overall remit to consider how the legal framework surrounding employment supports individuals and businesses as the labour market and economy change. One issue that always comes up is zero […]
. Editorial Spring is here and so is our new website. A new fresh image, so take a look and tell me what you think. Our regular employment updates are now appearing under our “Blog” heading in a timeline which includes previous updates, newsletters and blogs. Tags should make it easier for you to find […]
Just a couple of days to go now, a wand is waved our cast is complete, and finally the audience take their seats. So we wish you…. Advent 2016 – Part 4 The Fairy Godmother. We all hope to have one of these at work, but we don’t always notice when we do. In pantomime […]
The Dame and the Villain emerge from the wings. They need careful directing to keep the show on track. Advent 2016 – Part 3 The Dame. An old wise woman or a figure of fun? Often played by a man emphasising age and lack of skin deep beauty. Where are these characters in the business […]
As December nights draw in the leading lady steps into the limelight. Advent 2016 – Part 2 The Principal Girl. Whether dressed in rags or regal robes she is expected to show physical feminine charms. There is nothing wrong with looking feminine, after all nobody should have to look masculine or without gender to do […]