Employment

The tax treatment of settlement agreement payments for discrimination and the (expensive) dangers of getting it wrong

The recent Tax Tribunal judgment in Mathur v HMRC serves as a stark reminder for employers of the importance of getting things right when it comes to the tax treatment of termination payments in settlement agreements, in particular in circumstances where those payments are intended (in full or in part) as compensation for injury to …
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What’s New in Employment Law in 2024?

The year ahead is set to be one of considerable change in the world of Employment Law. Much of the legislative change is being driven by post-Brexit reforms which are only now starting to come into effect. In this article, we set out the key developments that all employers should be aware of. As ever, …
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Join our bimonthly employment law updates | Free live broadcasts with Q&A

During these bimonthly sessions, we cover recent people, HR and immigration developments which directly impact your role and organisation.  The webinars include: They will leave you with a host of action points and ideas to enable you to add a good degree of extra value. Sign up to our employment mailings to receive invitations directly to your …
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Supreme Court rules on employment status of Deliveroo riders in key case for the gig economy

After 7 years, the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (“the Union”) has lost the battle to provide greater protection for Deliveroo riders, as the Supreme Court has ruled that Deliveroo riders are not legally recognised “workers” within the meaning of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (“TULRCA”). Background On 7 November …
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Spotlight 2023: A summary of the key issues facing the charity workplace in 2024

These past few years have seen a dramatic shift in the look and feel of the workplace. Charities are experiencing new HR challenges, from competing needs and interests, through to managing a workforce that has mixed feelings about the value of the office and more active trade unions. At this year’s Spotlight conference, Paul Jennings, …
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People and culture group discussion: climate change & the workplace

We recently hosted a discussion with a range of HR professionals from fellow B Corps. The session focussed on the issue of climate change & the workplace and what employers can do to support their employees in this space. This note covers: We also hosted group discussions about: Download the below summary of the discussion to find …
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Trade unions – recognition, collaboration and meaningful action

Strike action has become a regular feature of the news over the last 12 months, with strikes across the transport network and NHS receiving a huge amount of coverage and impacting the delivery of key services. We’re also seeing a significant increase in union activity across our client base, including in the education and not …
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Watch again | Employment law update | 18th July

Our employment law update took place on Tuesday 18th July. If you were able to attend, we hope you found it useful. Your participation and engagement were greatly appreciated. If you weren’t able to attend, or want to revisit any of our points, we have included the recording and the slides below. During the session …
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In the news: Paul Jennings speaks on the risk of substitution clauses in contracts

A recent Sunday Times investigation found that app-based food delivery companies allow couriers to let out their profiles, but often those who use them are vulnerable, undocumented migrants who are exploited. Paul Jennings spoke with journalist Venetia Menzies about substitution clauses – the loophole which allows those working for app-based courier companies to allow someone …
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An Essential Guide to IR35: What does your organisation need to know?

First introduced in 2000, the IR35 regime aims to minimise the avoidance of tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) where an individual contractor is engaged by a client via the contractor’s own intermediary such as a personal service company (PSC). Historically, the rules provided that the responsibility for assessing tax status and, where appropriate, deducting …
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Watch again | Employment law update webinar | 15th March

During this session we focussed on recent people, HR and immigration developments which directly impact your organisation, covering:     Our sessions provide a host of action points and ideas to enable you to add extra value to your HR role. If you would like to discuss any of the points covered in this webinar, please feel free …
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Employment law update recording – May 2022

Keeping up with employment and immigration law developments which directly impact on your organisation is essential but not easy. To help you with this, the May 2022 installment of our Bates Wells’ bi-monthly Employment Update webinar: covered the latest in immigration law which is likely to impact your organisation, including the latest changes to Right …
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