Bolt ruling seals the case against sham contracts

Despite an appeal, the Courts recently found against Bolt in relation to their attempts to evade the statutory entitlements of their drivers to a minimum wage and holiday pay.  The ruling confirms that 10,000 Bolt drivers employed on what was erroneously...

An outline of the Employment Rights Bill

Legislation has been introduced in Parliament to upgrade UK workers’ rights. The legislation is wide ranging with the intention of tackling poor working conditions and benefitting businesses. A summary of the main changes are: The existing two-year qualifying...

Service tipping law now in force

New regulations that prohibit employers from withholding tips for employees in the hospitality, leisure, and services sectors took effect on 1 October 2024. This change follows the enactment of The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, commonly referred to as...