ALAN SUTHERLAND considers what to expect from the new law on unfair dismissal New Government, new proposed employment law changes. ‘Twas ever thus. Within the Employment Rights Bill, amongst a raft of proposed changes spanning reforms to the law of industrial relations, family-friendly rights, zero hours contracts and fire and rehire, the most heralded reform […]
Be prepared for the return of employees
Employers should take steps now to avoid any health – and legal – issues arising when workplaces reopen, writes ALAN SUTHERLAND As much as businesses have spent the last 16 months grappling with new ways of working, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are turning their thoughts to what the future looks like […]