Employee could not be released from a non-compete clause in shareholders agreement by settlement agreement on termination of employment
Employee could not be released from a non-compete clause in shareholders' agreement by settlement agreement on termination of employmentThe Commercial Court held that a settlement agreement between an employer and employee had not discharged the employee from a...
Court of appeal holds that Uber drivers have worker status
Court of appeal holds that Uber drivers have worker statusThe Court of Appeal upheld previous decisions confirming that Uber drivers are workers entitled to the national minimum wage and paid holiday.Despite written documentation to the contrary, the Court of Appeal...
Employment tribunal statistics
Employment tribunal statisticsFrom April to June 2018 there was a 165% increase in single claims compared with the same quarter in 2017. Tribunals have hired 50 more judges and should clear the backlog of claims in due...
Government announces extensive employment law reform following Taylor review Copy
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT LAW REFORM FOLLOWING TAYLOR REVIEWThe Government has published the Good Work Plan in its response to the recommendations made by the Taylor Review in 2017. The amendments to current Regulation are due to come into force on 6...