The charity Age UK has been ordered to pay £12,350 in an unfair dismissal case following a former employee being made redundant in April 2018.
Pay growth hits an 11-year high
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that UK pay growth reached an 11-year high in the three months from April to June this year, with wages growing by 3.9 per cent. Average wages across Great Britain now stand at £505 a week.
Government launches consultation on parental leave entitlements
The Government is undertaking a consultation on parental leave entitlements, as it seeks views on possible changes to the system.
Employment tribunals taking an average of eight months to be heard
Employment tribunal claims in the UK are taking an average of eight months to be heard, according to a new report.
Workers will receive compensation for lost shifts in Good Work Plan proposals
Workers will receive compensation for lost shifts as a part of the Government’s Good Work Plan proposals.