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Statutory illegality did not bar an illegal worker from pursuing her claims

August 29, 2019

This article explores whether an illegal employment contract means that both the employee and employer are unable to enforce their rights under the contract.

Annual leave entitlement for atypical workers

August 29, 2019

Calculating holidays should be simple - but for workers with irregular hours this has always been problematic. Employers often simply pro rate holidays but, while simple, this may not be compliant for those who work only part of the year. Following the case of The Harpur Trust v. Brazel [2019] EWCA Civ 1402, companies may find their employees more willing to crunch some numbers and challenge their holiday calculation.

Impact of #MeToo on settlement agreements – update

August 29, 2019

Since #MeToo brought non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) into the spotlight, there has been a flurry of activity from government committees and regulatory bodies seeking to implement change. In this article, we look at what this means in the context of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements and how the desire for change has expanded to more than cases of sexual harassment.

So much to do and so little time

August 29, 2019

The article looks at recent government consultations, including in relation to the Good Work Plan, the Government response to extending redundancy protection for women and new parents, the use of NDAs/confidentiality clauses in the workplace, sexual harassment and whistleblowing.