The big bad wolf: post transfer changes in location

There are often changes in location following a transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). But this can cause real problems and risks of claims of automatic unfair dismissal.

No service provision change under TUPE where the client changes

In Hunter v McCarrick, the appointment of a property receiver to take control of a building at the same time as a change in the property management defeated the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).

Access to Work - employer and employee co-operation

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that an employee's refusal to co-operate in the process of applying for Access to Work frustrated the employer's attempt to assist the employee with his disability.

Employment law 2011 review: another year over...

Another eventful year (nearly) over. In April we said goodbye DRA, hello EJRA as the default retirement age was replaced with the concept of 'employer justified retirement ages'. In October the much anticipated Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force. More is on the way.

Public sector pensions lead to public and private sectors strikes – can you stop it?

Autumn employment watch

Welcome to our Autumn round up of employment law developments.

Are rights under an inherited collective agreement static or dynamic? No resolution from the Supreme Court...

The long running saga of the transfer of rights derived from collective agreements continues. The Supreme Court handed down its judgment yesterday on this issue in the case of Parkwood Leisure Limited v Alemo-Herron, but there is no resolution yet.

Spring employment watch

Welcome to our new quarterly round up of employment law developments. In this issue we take a look at key case law developments in discrimination and unfair dismissal as well as a reminder of important legislative developments.

Employment Law 2009 review/2010 preview: Part 2

In Part 2 of our year review/preview we look forward to the anticipated judicial and legislative trends for employment law in 2010.

Wragge & Co endorses 'common sense' approach to people issues

Wragge & Co LLP's employment experts have joined calls for employers to be more innovative in managing people costs.

Employees in Europe?

"Firing in France? Hiring in Germany? Moving to Ireland? Selling in Spain?

If you are doing any of these, you'll want to check out our new European Employment Checkpoint.

Employment law update October 2008

This month sees the return of our bi-monthly employment law alerts.

Redundancy, discrimination and industrial meltdown

It's tough out there. Redundancies are at the forefront of many employers' minds. Unfortunately tribunal decisions reveal that redundancy policies might well break age discrimination laws.

Back to school - an update on the latest pensions developments

The last few months have seen a number of developments in the pensions arena, so we have decided to outline some of the key changes in one document for your return from the summer break: Back to school!

Employment law in the EU - What you need to know

Employment law keeps, mostly, within national borders: people do not. Human Resource managers and in-house lawyers need to be aware of developments not just in the UK but in every country in which their people operate.

Maternity leave and pension contributions

Rules covering non-cash benefits will change this year for pregnant employees with a childbirth expectance week of 5 October 2008 or later.

Everyone is created equal (but some are more equal than others). Latest developments in discrimination law

The courts and tribunals have been busy as ever, delivering decisions in discrimination cases.

The Agency Workers deal: Is this "the right deal for Britain"?

The Government's agreement with the TUC (Trade Union Congress) and the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) for UK agency workers to receive equal treatment after 12 weeks has made headlines. Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis of situation.

Employment Law Update - September 2007

Latest update from Wragge & Co's employment team.

Employment Law Update June 2006

Smoke-free workplaces

Employment Law Update

End of the road for the Statutory Dispute Resolution Regulations?

18 months of learning: The dispute resolution procedures