In the recent case of Peninsula Business Service Ltd v Baker, the Claimant had advised his manager that he had dyslexia and had also provided a psychologist’s report confirming the diagnosis. The Employer’s occupational health provider prepared a report confirming that the Claimant was likely to be considered disabled and recommended reasonable adjustments, however the Claimant’s…
Last week’s news was dominated by the Budget and the Class 4 National Insurance contributions’ increase which was announced and then, within 24 hours, kicked into the long grass. An interesting fact which emerged in the news is that the UK workforce now includes 15% who are classed a self-employed for tax purposes. However, as…
As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, an important judgment concerning the status of workers was handed down by the Court of Appeal on 10 February, namely Pimlico Plumbers Limited and Mullins -v- Smith. The decision was regarded as significant enough to make it on to the national news bulletins and Newsnight, as well as…