by adam.knight@astonishemail.com | Oct 11, 2017 | Weekly Blog
A new claim recently filed on behalf of a foster carer, argues she is entitled to worker’s rights such as paid holiday and protection from discrimination. The carer bringing the tribunal claim said: “We fear being unwell, either physically or mentally, as this can...
by adam.knight@astonishemail.com | Aug 9, 2017 | Weekly Blog
The latest in a series of rulings has now been announced. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that voluntary overtime is the same as other paid overtime and must be taken into account for holiday pay. The case was brought against Dudley Council by a...
by adam.knight@astonishemail.com | May 19, 2017
General election: What the parties are promising Election campaigning is in full swing and the main political parties have provided details of workplace policy proposals. The blue side are the incumbents and also appear to be leading the polls (although that doesn’t...