When can a remote worker work abroad?
By Amanda Sanders (UK) on
An Employment Tribunal has provided a timely reminder that remote working is not the same as having the right to work from anywhere in the world. In Malyk v Teleperformance Contact Ltd, the Tribunal rejected an unfair dismissal claim brought by an employee who relocated to France and continued working there despite being told…
Part Time Worker Discrimination: Supreme Court Judgement
By Amanda Sanders (UK) on
On 13 August the Supreme Court allowed the appeal in the case of Augustine (Appellant) v Data Cars Limited (Respondent) – UK Supreme Court. It held that the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000 (the 2000 Regulations) prohibit less favourable treatment of part-time workers where their part-time status is an…
ACAS publishes new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
By Amanda Sanders (UK) on
On 30 July 2026, Acas issued a new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures (“the draft Code“) to replace the Code issued in 2015 (“the Code”). It will be subject to public consultation and then laid before both Houses of Parliament.
What is the Code?
Acas, the Advisory…
CDD de remplacement : attention à la clause de retour anticipée du salarié remplacé!
By Marie-Thérèse Eugénio on
Dans un arrêt récent du 17 juin 2026, la chambre sociale de la Cour de cassation a jugé que l’insertion dans un contrat à durée indéterminée (« CDD ») de remplacement d’une clause prévoyant sa rupture automatique en cas de retour anticipé du salarié remplacé prive d’effet la durée minimale exigée par la loi et justifie, à…
Government consultation on new workplace monitoring technologies rules
By Amanda Sanders (UK) & Rosie Nance on
On 8 July 2026, the government launched its consultation on Workplace Monitoring Technologies (WMT), marking a significant step of the Make Work Pay agenda. The consultation period is open until 30 September 2026 and aims to promote the fair, transparent, and responsible use of WMT.
What do we mean by WMT?
The consultation…
Another Tipping Point: What Employers Need to Know About The Upcoming Tipping Law Reforms
By Emily Bailey on
Tipping practices have been subject to close focus in recent years. For workers in certain sectors, such as hospitality and leisure, tips, gratuities and service charges (which will be referred to as “tips” only in the remainder of this article) can be an important part of overall income; for customers, tips are usually paid on…
Consultation on Pay Discrimination
By Amanda Sanders (UK) on
As part of the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay, it committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination. On 14 July, the government launched a consultation seeking views on how to deliver a comprehensive reform of the current equal pay framework, including measures designed to proactively prevent pay discrimination, ensure enforcement agencies are…
Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act
By Wijnand Blom, Carlo van Haasteren & Selma Jonker on
The proposed Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act (Wet personeelsbehoud bij crisis) is intended to give employers practical tools to retain staff during temporary crises such as pandemics, war or natural disasters. We have previously prepared a blog on this Act, which you can find here.
During the consultation process, Norton…
Employers warned: Employer liability for repetitive strain injuries accepted by the Supreme Court
By Wijnand Blom, Carlo van Haasteren & Selma Jonker on
Recent case law serves as a reminder that employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment.
In a recent court case, both the District Court and the Court of Appeal held the employer liable for an employee’s repetitive strain injuries (RSI). Based on an extensive expert report, the courts concluded that the…