by Tim Davies | Mar 22, 2018 | One you might have missed
On 6 April 2018, there will be an increase in the compensation limits and minimum awards that are payable under employment legislation. The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal will rise from £80,541 to £83,682 (although this is still capped at the value...
by Tim Davies | Mar 22, 2018 | One to watch
There is currently some uncertainty around the tax treatment of payments in lieu of notice (PILONs). This can depend upon whether the relevant contract of employment includes a PILON clause (in which case the payment must usually be taxed as earnings), or there is no...
by Tim Davies | Mar 22, 2018 | Employment Law Insight
Many businesses, including Uber and Deliveroo, are eagerly awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Pimlico Plumbers v Smith, which is grappling with the fundamental question of what exactly is a worker? We shall report on that decision as soon as it...