Changes to National Minimum Wage rates take effect from 1st October 2015 as follows: The standard adult rate (for workers aged 21 and over) increases to £6.70. The development rate (for workers aged between 18 and 20) increases to £5.30. The young workers rate (for workers aged under 18 but above the compulsory school age […]
In the recent case of Metroline Travel Ltd v Stoute, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that diet-controlled Type 2 diabetes does not amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Mr Stoute had been dismissed for gross misconduct from his job as a bus driver. He suffered from Type 2 diabetes, controlled […]
Employment law is a constantly changing area and, accordingly, it is no surprise that we can expect to see a whole raft of changes in 2015. Holly Rushton considers a selection of the key changes to take place in April 2015. Shared Parental Leave The new system of shared parental leave will enable parents who have a […]
