A major report into the UK’s current and potential future working practices was published last week. Authored by Matthew Taylor, a former Government Advisor, its’ main points recommend a number of key changes to how those people active in the so called “Gig economy” should be treated.

The Supreme Court’s decision that fees to access the employment tribunal system are unlawful is a game changer for employees and employers.

Today the Supreme Court has declared that employment tribunal and EAT fees introduced in 2013 are unlawful under both domestic and EU law.

It has recently been revealed that the BBC may be in breach of the Equality Act 2010 due to the salary report of 19 July 2017 showing that several female stars earn a considerable amount less than their male co-presenters on the same show.

Business experts have highlighted a series of employment laws they feel are limiting the economy’s chance of thriving in the UK, with the “outdated” Employment Tribunal system being the single biggest deterrent to firms looking to hire.

It has been widely reported that in the UK we have an ageing population and a declining birth rate. Estimates are that between 2012 and 2022, 14.

Many employers include clauses in their contracts of employment to prevent the solicitation of customers, clients, suppliers, other employees or general competition for a defined period after the termination of employment.

On 1 April 2017 the National Living Wage for those aged over 25 is expected to increase from £7.20p.h. to £7.