Dentons - UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter

Could a right to work from home be enshrined in UK law following lockdown?

June 25, 2020

The prospect of a return to the workplace in the coming weeks and months is a divisive topic for employees. Officials at the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy department have mooted the possibility of enshrining a right to work from home in law as part of an array of options to help the UK transition out of lockdown.

Neurodiversity in the workplace

June 25, 2020

Employers are increasingly looking at how to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. That should include neurodiversity. It is estimated that 15% of the UK population are neurodiverse. Neurodivergent employees can excel in the workplace, especially with the right support. With Learning Disability Week taking place this month we have taken the opportunity to explore neurodiversity in the workplace and what employers should be doing.

Changing terms and conditions: a tricky issue

June 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus how quickly and unexpectedly things can change. The limitations on existing contracts of employment to accommodate changes has become evident. Going forward, contractual provisions previously considered unusual are likely to become common. These will seek to give employers greater flexibility. Here we look at how those changes might be implemented.

Safety first: UK employment rights of health and safety representatives

June 25, 2020

Now, more than ever, health and safety is at the forefront of working life, but how much do you know about the employment rights of health and safety reps? In this article, we discuss the importance of health and safety reps and the particular employment rights afforded to them.