In a further attempt to crack down on illegal working, a new offence came into force on 12 July 2016. The new offence means that workers themselves, as well as their employers, are now liable to imprisonment and/or a fine if they work in the UK without the appropriate permission. Clare Taylor and Sophie Placzek consider the impact for migrant [...]
In light of Brexit, the current landscape of UK employment law is uncertain. Although it’s currently still business as usual, the decision to leave presents an opportunity to review the application of EU laws implemented in the UK. Some examples of legislation that may be subject to change are set out below: The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 Under EU law, [...]
Last week the UK voted to leave the European Union. EU nationals, their family members and their employers will be concerned about what happens next. Until the UK actually leaves the European Union EU nationals and their non-EEA family members* should continue to enjoy the same freedom of movement rights that have meant that they have been able to live [...]
We all know that employers can dismiss employees when they discover serious misconduct justifying a termination of employment. But can the dismissing employer go further and recover monies (e.g. salaries or bonuses) paid to the employee before discovery of the misconduct? The recent case of Milanese v Leyton Orient Football Club Ltd [2016] EWHC 1161 (QB) dealt with this question, [...]
Laura Bushaway highlights a number of changes to be implemented by the Housing and Planning Act 2016 in relation to landlords/property managers of residential properties in England. The Act was approved by Parliament on 12 May 2016. Below are some key provisions of the Act. These are not currently in force:- Limitation of administration charges The Act empowers Courts, the First-Tier Tribunal [...]
What: 2015 saw some important changes to contract law which will be of vital importance to everyone involved with construction projects. The Construction team at Teacher Stern LLP invites you to a seminar discussing how these changes will affect you and the issues you will need to consider in light of these fundamental changes. We will be looking at: Can [...]
Laura Bushaway examines the Court of Appeal decision in Jewelcraft Limited v. (1) Paul Pressland and (2) Justin Pressland [2015] which gave further guidance on when mixed-use properties will qualify as a house. The Supreme Court has recently refused permission for the decision to be appealed on grounds that it did not raise an arguable point of law. The appeal [...]
With effect from 1 May 2016, Teacher Stern are pleased to announce that long serving solicitor Sarah Glockler has been promoted to Partner. Sarah joined Teacher Stern in 2012 and has been a key part of the growth of the employment team since then. Her promotion is well deserved.
The Government is introducing a new tier of the National Minimum Wage rate for workers aged 25 or over and rebranding it as the ‘National Living Wage’. From 1 April 2016 employees, workers, agency workers, casual labourers and agricultural workers who are aged 25 or over will be entitled to receive £7.20 per hour whilst other workers will be entitled [...]
Laura Bushaway and Michael Daniels examine the new regime for landlords and their agents to carry out immigration checks on tenants prior to the grant of tenancies and the requirement for certain properties to be licensed under selective licensing schemes operated by local authorities in some areas of the UK. Right to Rent: Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order [...]
