Paul McGrath
Subscribe to Paul McGrath's PostsPaul McGrath advises clients across a broad range of industry sectors in all areas of contentious and non-contentious UK employment law. His practice covers all aspects of UK employment legislation and day-to-day employment matters, including appointments and terminations, employment status and worker classification issues, employee handbooks and policies, employee data privacy, disciplinary and grievance issues, and restructuring and redundancy exercises. Read Paul McGrath's full bio.
Increase in UK Employment Protection Awards
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Apr 3, 2018
Posted In Employment
The compensation limits on Employment Tribunal awards and certain other amounts payable under UK employment legislation will increase as of 6 April 2018. This alert sets out the changes in full and highlights important consequences for employers. Access the full article.
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UK Employment Alert | What to Expect in UK Employment Law in 2018: GDPR, Brexit Negotiations and More
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Jan 11, 2018
Posted In Employment, Privacy and Data Security
Whilst 2017 was anticipated to be a fairly static year for UK employment law, that did not in fact prove to be the case, and there were various notable developments. To a large degree, 2018 is likely to be defined by the ongoing Brexit negotiations and the passage of the EU Withdrawal Bill, which will,...
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UK Employment Alert | The Uber Saga Continues – “Worker” Status in the Gig Economy
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Nov 30, 2017
Posted In Benefit Controversies, Employment, Labor
The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld the Employment Tribunal’s finding that Uber drivers are “workers”. It rejected Uber’s argument that Uber is simply a technology platform acting as an agent to connect self-employed Uber drivers with users of the ride-hailing app. What Is the Issue? The United Kingdom recognises three categories of employment status:...
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“Back to School” Round-Up of Key UK Employment Law Developments in 2017 to Date
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Sep 27, 2017
Posted In Employee Benefits, Employment, Health and Welfare Plans, Labor, Retirement Plans
In this “back to school” round-up, we take the opportunity to catch up on the most important UK employment law events and developments in 2017 to date. Continue Reading
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UK Supreme Court Rules Employment Tribunal Fee Regime
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Aug 3, 2017
Posted In Employment, Labor
A significant judgment delivered on July 26, 2017, by the UK Supreme Court increases the likelihood of employment claims being brought in the future and is of significance to all organizations employing staff in the United Kingdom. Read the full article.
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UK Employment Alert: Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What You Need to Know
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Mar 16, 2017
Posted In Employment, Labor
McDermott’s “Key Employment Law Events in 2017 and Beyond” update highlighted the upcoming regulations requiring certain employers to report on the gender pay gap in their workforce (Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017) (the Regulations). Under these Regulations, from April 2017, large private and voluntary sector UK employers will be required annually...
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Key UK Employment Law Events in 2017 and Beyond
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Jan 19, 2017
Posted In Benefit Controversies, Employee Benefits, Employment, Executive Compensation, Labor, Privacy and Data Security
Current indications are that 2017 may be a fairly static year as regards to employment law. Whilst it is anticipated the government will trigger Article 50 to start Brexit negotiations, these are likely to last for at least two years, and existing employment laws are unlikely to feel any ripple effect from leaving the European...
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UK Employment Alert: Uber Drivers Uber Happy
By Anthony A. Bongiorno, Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Nov 17, 2016
Posted In Benefit Controversies, Employment, Labor
As you may have seen from the extensive press coverage, the UK Employment Tribunal has delivered its much anticipated judgment in Aslam and Farrar v Uber. The case was about whether Uber drivers are self-employed contractors, or are “workers” with rights to minimum wage, statutory holidays, sick pay and breaks, amongst other workers’ rights. Read...
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Brexit Update: UK Employment Law Implications
By Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Jul 12, 2016
Posted In Employment, Labor
Don’t panic. The United Kingdom will continue to be an EU Member State until procedures are completed for exiting the European Union, which is likely to be at least two years. Until a withdrawal agreement is reached, EU laws and treaties will still apply, including the right for EU nationals to work in the United...
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UK Employment Alert: Increase in UK Employment Protection Awards and New Mandatory National Living Wage
By Katie Clark and Paul McGrath on Apr 6, 2016
Posted In Employee Benefits, Employment
The compensation limits on Employment Tribunal awards and certain other amounts payable under UK employment legislation will be increased as of April 6, 2016. Read the full UK Employment Alert.
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