Benjamin Mendy’s recent £11 million wage claim against Manchester City raises critical employment law issues. The case focused on whether withholding Mendy’s wages during his suspension between September 2021 and June 2023 amounted to an unlawful deduction which Man City should repay. Mendy was suspended following criminal charges and a Football Association ban on safeguarding… [Read More]

As we continue to be hit by one storm after another, the winter weather causes chaos on the roads, public transportation delays and school closures, all of which impact your employees and the workplace. Here’s a brief guide to address common issues: 1. Safe commuting to work As an employer, you aren’t legally responsible for… [Read More]

Employees who experience underpayments can bring claims for unlawful deductions from wages to the employment tribunal. How to make a claim Claims must begin (via ACAS early conciliation) within three months less one day of the last deduction. If the underpayments are part of a ‘series’ of deductions, the claim may cover earlier payments, subject… [Read More]

The ‘gig economy’, characterised by app-based, flexible work arrangements, has seen extensive litigation over employment status. In UK employment law, individuals fall into one of three categories: employee, worker, or self-employed. Workers have rights, such as holiday pay, but are not as protected as employees. Determining employment status involves assessing whether someone is in business… [Read More]

Given the potential risks, it’s essential for employers to have a robust social media policy in place. Social media can cause all sorts of workplace issues. A poorly worded post might upset a colleague or, worse, impact the reputation of your business itself. Malicious online behaviour, like any bad PR, can haunt a company for… [Read More]