Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec
07 Apr 2021|
Legal experts warn employers face litigation risk over workplace practices and policy changes
Employers looking to update working practices and associated policies could be at risk of legal action if they do not consult their workforce appropriately and carry out necessary risk assessments, according to employment law specialists Pinsent Masons.
A number of organisations have already revealed intentions for permanent changes to policies, following the announcement of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. However, there are a number of legal requirements employers must ensure they follow before implementing new working arrangements.
Workplace policies and ‘place of work’ in particular, may be a contractual term and if so, employers are likely to have to consult employees before making permanent changes. Additionally, organisations must ensure they continue to meet their health and safety obligations, which is challenging w
The industry has been reacting to the news that the stamp duty holiday could be extended to June in the upcoming March Budget.
Some have warned against an extension, suggesting that more problems could arise and that it is delaying an inevitable ‘cliff edge’, whilst others have welcomed the news.
Simon Nosworthy, head of the residential property department at Osbornes Law, explained that while the stamp duty holiday has provided a boost to the housing market, he believes that letting the holiday conclude on 31 March “would not be a bad thing.”
He said: “Conveyancers like me and estate agents have probably never been busier thanks to the holiday.