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The latest Labour Market Outlook (LMO) from the CIPD provides some interesting insights into the predicted effect of Brexit on the labour market and employers’ intentions regarding pay awards. Skills shortages are ‘starting to bite’ in UK...

1 March 2017 is start date for significant trade union law changes The headline changes in the Trade Union Act 2016 will come into force on 1 March 2017. These cover tougher thresholds for ballots (particularly for important public services), a time limit...

A plumber engaged by a London firm, Pimlico Plumbers and described as ‘self-employed’ was in fact a ‘worker’ says the Court of Appeal, upholding the original judgment of the employment tribunal. The plumber, Mr Smith, was obliged to...

The following increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April 2017: The National Living Wage (for workers aged over 25) will increase from £7.20 to £7.50 . The National Minimum Wage (NMW)...

Tribunal fees remain but with tinkering at the edges A government review of the impact of tribunal fees has concluded that ‘while there is clear evidence that fees have discouraged people from bringing claims, there is no conclusive evidence that...