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Irwin Mitchell

Welcome changes to IR35 rules will introduce set-off mechanism to prevent overpayment of tax

Since changes to IR35 rules for off-payroll workers came into force there have been some ups and downs. However, from 6 April 2024, a...

08/01/24
Rebecca Denvers

Transgender worker loses harassment claim over name change on rota

In the case of Mandie Monroe v Central Bedfordshire Council, a trans woman argued that she had been harassed relating to her gender...

04/01/24
Joanne Moseley

Should employees be able to express their lawful views at work? Acas gets into murky waters

Over the last few years, we've seen an increase in the number of clients asking for advice on how to deal with staff who have expressed...

02/01/24
Rebecca Denvers

Employment law changes 2024: guide for HR and line managers

Festive greetings to all our readers. 2024 will be a busy year for HR practitioners and line managers. New legislation will increase...

19/12/23
Matthew Ambler

McCloud - in a nutshell

Terry Saeedi and Matthew Ambler from the Irwin Mitchell Pensions team, explain the McCloud remedy for employers with staff members in...

15/12/23
Will Scott

On the Eleventh day of Christmas - Will Scott

On the 11th day of Christmas… Will Scott from Irwin Mitchell’s Real Estate Disputes team considers the interesting case of Philip Brown...

15/12/23
Eu Jin Ong

easyJet make life difficult for Leicester-based indie band

easyGroup, the parent company of low-cost air carrier, easyJet, was recently involved in a trade mark spat with Leicester-based indie...

14/12/23
Eu Jin Ong

Use your trade marks, or lose them: the Ferrari Testarossa case study

Ferrari has recently had its EU trade mark registration for ‘Testarossa’ revoked in relation to automobiles and toy cars (amongst other...

14/12/23
Joanne Moseley

Laddish culture costs Lidl £50,000 after female employee wins sexual harassment case

We often talk to clients about the important role line managers play in making their workplaces safe and legally compliant places to...

14/12/23
Rebecca Denvers

Flexible working requests will become a day one right from 6 April 2024

Currently an employee needs 26 weeks’ service to make a flexible working request; however new regulations laid before parliament this...

13/12/23
Irwin Mitchell

B&Q's new break policy: culture, consultation, and the challenges of change

DIY retailer B&Q has generated headlines across the trade and national press recently after confirming it was increasing hourly rates but...

13/12/23
Joanne Moseley

Deliveroo worker status judgment: implications for other employers

The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in the long-running dispute between Deliveroo and the union representing many of its...

12/12/23
Irwin Mitchell

Cuts to migration, the impact on businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure

The Government have recently announced their new plans to cut net immigration. Coming into effect from Spring 2024, these measures will...

12/12/23
Keith Davidson

Is reporting Scope 3 emissions about to become mandatory for corporate real estate?

The world’s financial markets are moving to force companies to report on Scope 3 emissions. Cloaked in confusing acronyms and complex...

12/12/23
Martha Kent

Supershoes - staying on the right side of the track

What’s all the fuss about supershoes? In recent months, the athletics world has seen sportswear giants Adidas and Nike battle to develop...

11/12/23
Akhil Sharma

India's impact on UK FDI and M&A activity

India has consistently been a significant source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the UK, contributing to the strong economic...

08/12/23
Colette Kelly

Entain reaches Deferred Prosecution Agreement with CPS

Entain PLC (Entain) one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups which now owns Ladbrokes and Coral has had a Deferred...

05/12/23
Martha Kent

NewCo takeover of WSL and Women's Championship agreed

In case you missed it, there was some big news coming out of the Women's Super League (WSL) and Women's Championship (WC) in the last...

04/12/23
Penny Cogher

Surplus - can employers have their cake and eat it?

On 22 November, I gave my initial thoughts on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Here I take a closer look at what the announcement means...

04/12/23
Irwin Mitchell

Profitability vs. ED&I: the delicate balance in ASOS' executive bonus scheme

It has been reported that fashion retailer, ASOS, has decided to abandon diversity targets in its annual executive bonus scheme, choosing...

27/11/23
Joanne Moseley

New national minimum wage rates set to increase by over a pound an hour for all age groups

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced significant increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage in line with the...

22/11/23
Hannah Marsland

Recording tribunal hearings: a new chapter in legal transparency?

The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales and in Scotland have recently issued a joint Practice Direction on the...

22/11/23
Rebecca Denvers

Redundancy: withholding statutory redundancy pay where an employee unreasonably refuses a suitable alternative job offer

The UK economy remains challenging for businesses. The number of companies in critical financial distress has risen by a quarter in the...

22/11/23
Irwin Mitchell

LURA Condensed: An attempt to summarise most of the planning provisions in the Levelling-Up & Regeneration Act.

Apologies if I have been a little bit quiet of late… I have been attempting to condense most of the planning sections of the Levelling-Up...

17/11/23
Bryan Bletso

Iconic British retail brands, The Body Shop and Selfridges, attract overseas investment

Two beloved British retail brands, The Body Shop and Selfridges, have recently made headlines following significant investments from...

15/11/23
Joanne Moseley

Equality Act 2010: five new amendments HR need to know about

Draft legislation has been published by the government which will amend the Equality Act 2010 from 1 January 2024.  The Equality Act 2010...

15/11/23
Joanne Moseley

Education focus: how to prepare for the new rules on holiday and holiday pay

The government has set out its response to its consultation on holiday and holiday pay and has published draft regulations which will...

14/11/23
Colette Kelly

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: an overview

On 26 October 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Act (“ECCTA”) received Royal Assent. It will be implemented through secondary...

12/11/23
Joanne Moseley

New changes to holiday accrual and pay, record keeping and TUPE consultations in force from 1 January 2024

The government has published its response to the consultation on calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours...

10/11/23
Richard Payne

Engaging temporary workers can be a costly business

Due to shortages in the labour market, and the flexibility it affords, businesses are increasingly using temporary workers supplied by...

02/11/23