Section 1 Statement Checklist

Section 1 Statement Checklist

There is a statutory obligation on employers to provide their employees and workers with a written statement of employment particulars as listed in section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. These essential particulars are referred to as a “section 1 statement” and will often appear in a contract of employment.

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Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has passed

Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has passed

On 18 September 2023, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act received Royal Assent. Due to come into force in around a year’s time, the Act will amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to give certain workers, agency workers and employees a new statutory right to request a predictable work pattern if they meet the following criteria:

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Office culture

The Importance of good culture within the workplace

A good culture within the workplace produces a variety of benefits which are seen by both the company and the employee.  Organisations are continually striving to improve their workplace culture and individuals consider culture as a key factor in determining their next role.  This article looks at the importance of a good culture within the workplace for employers and some tips on how to improve it.

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The Worker Protection Bill - what employers need to know

The Worker Protection Bill – What employers need to know

The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) published a report in 2018 which highlighted the extent to which sexual harassment in the workplace remains persistent.  WESC’s conclusion and recommendations, as well as the government’s response to these, can be accessed via the link below.

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Jessica Gibbs Paralegal

My first 6 months at Jones Chase – Jessica Gibbs, Paralegal

My first 6 months at Jones Chase has been a great experience. I have been overwhelmed by the determination of the team in getting great results for our clients and the guiding principle that there is always something that can be done. This belief makes the role particularly rewarding, and means that no one case is approached in the same way.

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Law Rocks Miami 2022

Law Rocks – Miami 2022

A REQUEST FOR HELP! – Is anyone out there going to the IBA Annual Conference or is otherwise in Miami on 3 November 2022? If so, do you fancy a night out and please could you help us?

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Holiday Pay – Important Case Update

The Court of Appeal has confirmed in an important Judgment in the case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 70, that a worker will be entitled to carry forward into subsequent leave years, all holiday which is untaken (or taken but unpaid) and that the worker’s claim for the entire amount will crystallise upon termination.

Read More »

Top 4 mistakes to avoid when getting reluctant staff back to the workplace

With the guidance to work from home if you can now lifted, employers should be seriously focussing on what their working arrangements will be moving forward. Many organisations are considering hybrid working arrangements and these should be nailed down sooner rather than later so that a clear message can be sent to staff about what is expected of them.

Read More »

Employment Law Changes To Watch Out For In 2022

UK employment law is constantly evolving and the team at Jones Chase prides itself on ensuring that our clients stay ahead of the curve.
Important changes are forthcoming and it is our pleasure to share with you our top employment law points to look out for in 2022.

Read More »

Jones Chase’s 2021 Employment Law Highlights

Have you been wondering what you might have missed as we have left 2021, a year in which we saw two landmark Supreme Court decisions? 2021 brought us confirmation that “sleep-in” care workers are not entitled to minimum wage while asleep. In addition, Uber drivers are classed as ‘’workers’’ and entitled to basic employment rights, which caused a ripple effect within the gig economy. However, this was just the tip of the 2021 Employment Law iceberg.

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Top 5 tips for managing workers’ holiday successfully

You may be turning your mind to how to best manage holiday requests from staff, bearing in mind that many organisations’ holiday year ends on 31 December. Staff may have taken less holiday this year than normal due to the lock down earlier in the year, being on furlough or possibly not manging to go on the holiday they would have liked. They may, therefore, have more holiday than usual left to take.
Set out in this article are Jones Chase’s top 5 tips for managing workers’ holiday successfully.

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Section 1 Statement Checklist

Section 1 Statement Checklist

There is a statutory obligation on employers to provide their employees and workers with a written statement of employment particulars as listed in section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. These essential particulars are referred to as a “section 1 statement” and will often appear in a contract of employment.

Read More »
Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has passed

Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has passed

On 18 September 2023, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act received Royal Assent. Due to come into force in around a year’s time, the Act will amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to give certain workers, agency workers and employees a new statutory right to request a predictable work pattern if they meet the following criteria:

Read More »
Office culture

The Importance of good culture within the workplace

A good culture within the workplace produces a variety of benefits which are seen by both the company and the employee.  Organisations are continually striving to improve their workplace culture and individuals consider culture as a key factor in determining their next role.  This article looks at the importance of a good culture within the workplace for employers and some tips on how to improve it.

Read More »
The Worker Protection Bill - what employers need to know

The Worker Protection Bill – What employers need to know

The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) published a report in 2018 which highlighted the extent to which sexual harassment in the workplace remains persistent.  WESC’s conclusion and recommendations, as well as the government’s response to these, can be accessed via the link below.

Read More »
Jessica Gibbs Paralegal

My first 6 months at Jones Chase – Jessica Gibbs, Paralegal

My first 6 months at Jones Chase has been a great experience. I have been overwhelmed by the determination of the team in getting great results for our clients and the guiding principle that there is always something that can be done. This belief makes the role particularly rewarding, and means that no one case is approached in the same way.

Read More »
Law Rocks Miami 2022

Law Rocks – Miami 2022

A REQUEST FOR HELP! – Is anyone out there going to the IBA Annual Conference or is otherwise in Miami on 3 November 2022? If so, do you fancy a night out and please could you help us?

Read More »

Holiday Pay – Important Case Update

The Court of Appeal has confirmed in an important Judgment in the case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 70, that a worker will be entitled to carry forward into subsequent leave years, all holiday which is untaken (or taken but unpaid) and that the worker’s claim for the entire amount will crystallise upon termination.

Read More »

Top 4 mistakes to avoid when getting reluctant staff back to the workplace

With the guidance to work from home if you can now lifted, employers should be seriously focussing on what their working arrangements will be moving forward. Many organisations are considering hybrid working arrangements and these should be nailed down sooner rather than later so that a clear message can be sent to staff about what is expected of them.

Read More »

Employment Law Changes To Watch Out For In 2022

UK employment law is constantly evolving and the team at Jones Chase prides itself on ensuring that our clients stay ahead of the curve.
Important changes are forthcoming and it is our pleasure to share with you our top employment law points to look out for in 2022.

Read More »

Jones Chase’s 2021 Employment Law Highlights

Have you been wondering what you might have missed as we have left 2021, a year in which we saw two landmark Supreme Court decisions? 2021 brought us confirmation that “sleep-in” care workers are not entitled to minimum wage while asleep. In addition, Uber drivers are classed as ‘’workers’’ and entitled to basic employment rights, which caused a ripple effect within the gig economy. However, this was just the tip of the 2021 Employment Law iceberg.

Read More »

Top 5 tips for managing workers’ holiday successfully

You may be turning your mind to how to best manage holiday requests from staff, bearing in mind that many organisations’ holiday year ends on 31 December. Staff may have taken less holiday this year than normal due to the lock down earlier in the year, being on furlough or possibly not manging to go on the holiday they would have liked. They may, therefore, have more holiday than usual left to take.
Set out in this article are Jones Chase’s top 5 tips for managing workers’ holiday successfully.

Read More »