by Andrew Macmillan | May 10, 2023 | News
The government has announced an intention to introduce new legislation to restrict the duration of non-compete restrictive covenants to three months. The press release makes it clear that employers will still be able to restrict activities during (paid) garden leave...
by Andrew Macmillan | May 3, 2023 | News
What safeguarding duties actually exist for employers and their staff working remotely? Well, it’s been over three years since we first heard the ‘stay at home, protect the NHS’ mantra, and post lockdown has seen the continuance of employees working from home. Now is...
by Andrew Macmillan | Apr 27, 2023 | News
With allegations of misconduct and bullying emerging at the highest levels of business and government, workplace investigations are in the spotlight. So how do organisations ensure they are conducted fairly and effectively? The number of workplace investigations have...
by Andrew Macmillan | Apr 20, 2023 | News
Qu. Why was aiMac-hr employment law consultancy launched in 2020? Ans. To provide clients with exceptional value and quality strategic HR and employment law advice which saves both time and money! Qu. Why is aiMac-hr different to its competitors? Ans. Because it is...
by Andrew Macmillan | Apr 17, 2023 | News
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of Glover v Lacoste UK Ltd is a helpful reminder that disadvantage or detriment arising from a discriminatory decision cannot necessarily be cured on appeal (although it may impact compensation), acting as...
by Andrew Macmillan | Apr 6, 2023 | News
Here is a very useful and timely reminder about why it is so important to have the correct policies and training in place to avoid expensive discrimination claims! The 2023 annual update to the Vento guidelines (which give ranges for injury to feelings awards in...
