York Fixed-term contracts: Are they still relevant?
A fixed-term employment contract may seem the logical option to the employer when planning the resources for a particular project, seasonal work, or where the job is dependent on a specific funding stream which is only available for a defined period. Employees on such a fixed-term or temporary contract are protected by law from being […]
2025 Employment law case roundup
While the focus has been on the big changes that the Employment Rights Bill will bring from next year, the courts and tribunals have been continuing to issue judgments on our current laws. These can be helpful to employers as the judgments show us how the law is applied in practice. Judgments are useful reminders […]
Sexual harassment: New Employer obligations to protect staff
With the Christmas Party Season soon upon us, there is no better time than now to review your harassment policies. The Equality Act 2010 has always protected workers against sexual harassment within the workplace, and also in social situations that are connected to the workplace if committed by their colleagues. However, employees may also be […]
Farm labour contracts: getting the basics right
Farming is not a 9am – 5pm job and it can be difficult to predict how many staff a farm needs from one season to another. Obviously, there will probably be a permanent crew, but in busier seasons, such as harvests, expansion or diversification, the farm may need more temporary or ad hoc help. Usually, […]
Employment status and the Gettaxi case
Employment law currently recognises three statuses; the self-employed, worker, and employee. Identifying the correct status is vital because it determines the level of protection afforded and liabilities incurred. The three statuses are not particularly clearly defined in the Employment Rights Act 1996 either, and as a result, numerous tribunal cases have sought to establish concrete […]
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