This post was written by Joanna Powis. From 30 June 2014, the statutory right to request flexible working was extended to all employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service. The right was previously limited to employees with caring responsibilities. It is important to remember that the rules are limited to a right to make a flexible … Continue Reading
Flexible parental leave The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has today announced plans to introduce a new flexible system of parental leave, as part of what is described as a “radical” shake-up. Under the reforms, a mother will still be required to take a compulsory 2 week period of leave after the birth of a … Continue Reading
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced plans to introduce a new type of employment contract – an ‘owner-employee’ employment contract. ‘Owner-employees’ will receive between £2,000 and £50,000 worth of shares (which will be exempt from capital gains tax) in exchange for giving up certain rights, including redundancy rights, the right to claim … Continue Reading
The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games are just around the corner! The Olympic Games take place from 27 July to 12 August 2012 and the Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September 2012. This briefing contains guidance on the issues employers are likely to face as a result of employees who have volunteered … Continue Reading
