Global Workplace Insider, published by Norton Rose Fulbright, focuses on developments in employment and labor law, workplace rights, and regulatory changes affecting employers and employees. The blog covers topics such as reforms to employment rights legislation, non-compete clause regulations, workplace health and safety amendments, minimum wage updates, and the legal implications of emerging technologies like facial recognition in the workplace. It also addresses issues related to trade unions, whistleblowing, workplace harassment, and compliance with data protection laws. The content is aimed at providing insights into legislative changes, government consultations, and case law impacting workplace practices and labor relations.
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An Employment Tribunal has provided a timely reminder that remote working is not the same as having the right to work from anywhere in the world. In Malyk v Teleperformance Contact Ltd, the Tribunal rejected an unfair dismissal claim brought…
On 13 August the Supreme Court allowed the appeal in the case of Augustine (Appellant) v Data Cars Limited (Respondent) – UK Supreme Court. It held that the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000 (the…
On 30 July 2026, Acas issued a new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures (“the draft Code”) to replace the Code issued in 2015 (“the Code”). It will be subject to public consultation and then laid before…
Dans un arrêt récent du 17 juin 2026, la chambre sociale de la Cour de cassation a jugé que l’insertion dans un contrat à durée indéterminée (« CDD ») de remplacement d’une clause prévoyant sa rupture automatique en cas de retour anticipé…
On 8 July 2026, the government launched its consultation on Workplace Monitoring Technologies (WMT), marking a significant step of the Make Work Pay agenda. The consultation period is open until 30 September 2026 and aims to promote the fair, transparent,…
Tipping practices have been subject to close focus in recent years. For workers in certain sectors, such as hospitality and leisure, tips, gratuities and service charges (which will be referred to as “tips” only in the remainder of this article)…
As part of the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay, it committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination. On 14 July, the government launched a consultation seeking views on how to deliver a comprehensive reform of the current…
The proposed Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act (Wet personeelsbehoud bij crisis) is intended to give employers practical tools to retain staff during temporary crises such as pandemics, war or natural disasters. We have previously prepared a blog on…
Recent case law serves as a reminder that employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment.
In a recent court case, both the District Court and the Court of Appeal held the employer liable for an employee’s…