The Supreme Court’s judgment in the Mencap case confirms that employers do not have to pay their workers the national minimum wage unless they are awake for the purposes of working. This important decision will be welcomed by employers in the care sector, in particular, and provides much needed certainty.... Continue reading

In the last five months the Employment Tribunals have had to dramatically change the way they deal with cases as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘road map’ published in the Employment Tribunals FAQ document on 1 June 2020 outlines four phases for the listing and hearing of cases... Continue reading

As staff begin to return to the workplace, or businesses consider implementing redundancies, it is important to consider the immigration compliance implications that may arise. Redundancies and restructures – additional considerations will apply in respect of staff who have Tier 2 visas. Changes to job titles, substantive duties, working hours,... Continue reading