What is ‘off the record’? Off the record conversations can play a vital role in resolving workplace disputes. Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 says that confidential discussions about ending an employee’s employment can be ‘off the record’ in certain circumstances. These are known as ‘protected conversations’. If s111A applies, termination discussions cannot… [Read More]

Welcome Harassment has been in the legal news again this month. Anthony harasses Belinda if he does something in relation to a protected characteristic (race, sex etc) which has the purpose or effect of violating Belinda’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for her. The connection between the protected characteristic… [Read More]

TUPE Employers have an obligation under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (NMWA) to keep pay records showing that they pay the national minimum wage (NMW). This requirement continues after employment has ended. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has looked recently at what happens when there is a TUPE transfer – does the transferor have to… [Read More]

Holiday pay The holiday season is upon us and the next instalment of the Flowers v East of England Ambulance Trust saga has arrived from the Court of Appeal. The case involves voluntary overtime and whether it should be included when calculating holiday pay. European law says that holiday pay should be based on ‘normal… [Read More]

Hunter Law has announced its continuing support and sponsorship for the Wealden Literary Festival. The Festival, one of the fastest-growing in Kent, is held at the beautiful country estate of Boldshaves, Woodchurch near Ashford, and features some of the county’s most eminent writers, book signings, music, crafts and children’s activities. Says Hunter Law principal Jenna… [Read More]