PM Announcement from 24th February & Keeping Your Workforce Safe – Covid-19
On 21 February, the UK government announced the plan to end remaining coronavirus restrictions in England and for us to learn to live with COVID plans.
Pimlico Plumbers Loses Landmark Case for Self-Employed Holiday Pay Rights
on 1 February, a worker won a landmark legal case at the Court of Appeal regarding whether he should be paid thousands of pounds in lost holiday pay.
Pimlico Plumbers were defeated at the Supreme Court by Gary Smith, who was engaged as a self-employed plumber between 2005 and 2011, but later deemed to be a worker.
Changes to Self-Isolation Rules in England & Other News 14/01/22
The Health Secretary, Sajid Javid has announced that from Monday 17 January 2022 at 12:01am, the self- isolation period for COVID positive individuals, will be reduced from 7 to 5 days
Forthcoming Legislation Changes 06/01/22
The Black Mountain team are ready to help our clients to start budget planning for the next financial year
Global Payroll Newsletter – January 2022
The January 2022 Blue Marble newsletter is focused on global payroll support and service, worker rights in third world countries, and global payroll vendor challenges.
Additional Bank Holiday 2022 – Are Staff Automatically Entitled to The Additional Day? – 27/10/2021
Whilst we all look forward to a well-earned break for Christmas and the New Year, we are aware that an additional bank holiday has been announced to take place on the 3rd of June 2022 to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
Round Up of Employment Tribunal Cases & SSP Rebate Scheme Ended – 22/10/2021
In this October newsletter we bring you up to date with some of the latest ET (Employment Tribunal) & EAT (Employment Appeals Tribunal) cases that are currently making headlines. In addition, we report on the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme and the deadline for claims to be made.
ET Case Reserved Judgement – Funeral Director HR Boss Sacked For Sexual Harassment – 20/09/2021
This ET case is a reminder that there is no place for sexist and demeaning language in the workplace, but respect and professionalism amongst colleagues and peers should be everyday behaviours within the working environment.
Has the Pandemic Taught Employers That Cultural “Fit” is a Thing of The Past – 16/09/2021
An interesting and thought-provoking question – is it time to move away from our way of thinking looking for a cultural “fit” and adapt a cultural “contribution” as a different approach for future recruitment and promotion within our organisations?
ET REPORTED CASE Media Headline – 09/09/2021
In this ET case which is currently the talk of many on social media, the Claimant was successful in part of her claims, and others (such as harassment) rejected.