On 10 June 2022 the government set out new regulations providing that pharmacists and nurses (as well as other types of healthcare professional) will be given the power to issue sick notes to individuals in England and Wales, with the change in law to take effect from 1…
What is a settlement agreement? At Waterfront we advise on settlement agreements every week but for our employee clients, signing such an agreement can be a once-in-a-lifetime event. If you have been offered a settlement agreement for the first time and you are finding the process confusing or…
This month it was reported that Tesco has announced a partnership with office space provider IWG to trial a flexible working space in its New Malden store. The space will comprise 12 private desks, 30 co-working spaces and a meeting room. The idea is that it suits workers…
Since the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority started recording information in 1991, around 390,000 babies have been born via in vitro fertilisation (“IVF”) or donor insemination. Historically a taboo subject, it is (quite rightly) more acceptable than ever for couples to seek medical assistance with conceiving. However, employers…
From 6 April 2022, the ‘Vento’ bands for injury to feelings awards in the Employment Tribunal will be increased to take account of the RPI measure for inflation.
P&O Ferries is facing widespread criticism after its decision to terminate the contracts of 800 members of staff with immediate effect over a Teams video call on 17 March 2022.
National Minimum Wage to increase on 1st April 2022
The UK Government has recently announced measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, including the creation of emergency legislation. Under the emergency legislation, Statutory Sick Pay will be available from the first day off sick, rather than the fourth day off. Giving his reasons for the change, Prime…