February 2015 news

It’s February, and whilst the weather may still be wet and cold, it’s hotting up at Westminster. The General Election is only just over two months away and in anticipation of this we summarise the parties’ stance so far on HR/Employment Law issues. We also update you on the latest on Tribunal fees and statutory payments and awards. Our case update this month looks at the employment status of a director, the Advocate General’s opinion on collective consultation duties and the use of e-cigarettes in the workplace.

• Seminar reminder: Menzies Law Spring Conference
• Seminar reminder: Holidays & Holiday Pay Seminar
• Government reforms: Tribunal fees – under review
• Statutory payments and awards: Awards on the up…
• Government reforms: Election fever – focus on the future
• Case update (1): Employment status – director an employee?
• Case update (2): Collective consultation – a brighter future?
• Case update (3): Unfair dismissal – e-cigarettes