P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin

Topics covered in this bulletin:

New Law

• Finance Act 2017: Employment measures withdrawn

Cases Round-up

• Uncooperative attitude constituted gross misconduct
• Six month non-compete clause was valid and enforceable – even after garden leave
• Multiple choice recruitment test constituted disability discrimination

Points in Practice

• Gender pay gap reporting: website now live
• Employment Status: Work and Pensions Committee report on gig economy
• Government rejects high heels ban but promises new guidance on dress