Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Matt Gingell Specialist Employment Lawyer London ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.mattgingell.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Furlough leave: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/furlough-leave/) - The government has set up a new furlough leave scheme and will pay grants to employers for employees who are placed on temporary leave and not working. - [Job Support Scheme: HR Guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/Job-Support-Scheme/) - The Job Support Scheme is open to employers across the United Kingdom, even if they have not previously used the furlough scheme. - [Matt Gingell's Bitesized UK Employment Law Videos](https://www.mattgingell.com/bitesized-UK-employment-law-videos/) - My UK Bitesized UK Employment Law videos are published on my YouTube channel. New videos are published regularly. The aim is to simplify the law. - [Tax on termination payments: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/tax-on-termination-payments/) - It is a common misunderstanding that all termination payments qualify for a £30,000 tax exemption. The exemption only applies in certain circumstances. - [Coronavirus and pay: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/coronavirus-and-pay/) - In this guide on coronavirus and pay topics covered include statutory sick pay, dependency leave, reductions in pay, lay-offs and redundancy. - [When you're asked to resign, are you sacked?](https://www.mattgingell.com/when-you-are-asked-to-resign-are-you-sacked/) - An employee must have been dismissed to be able to bring a claim for unfair dismissal. Generally, an employee also needs to have at least two years' service. - [Employers' mental health responsibilities](https://www.mattgingell.com/employers-mental-health-responsibilities/) - Matt Gingell talking about employers' mental health responsibilities at the Shard at Williams Kent, HR and Reward recruitment event. - [Interview by Sky on non-disclosure agreements](https://www.mattgingell.com/Sky-News-non-disclosure-agreements/) - Matt Gingell is interviewed by Sky News on the use of non-disclosure agreements and whether reform is required. - [Businesses may have to publish race pay gap](https://www.mattgingell.com/businesses-may-have-to-publish-race-pay-gap/) - The government has announced that it will consult over mandatory ethnic pay gap reporting by businesses - [Have you been humiliated at a work meeting?](https://www.mattgingell.com/have-you-been-humiliated-at-a-work-meeting/) - When you have been badly treated in a meeting your employer may have breached the implied term of trust and confidence. You ought to seek legal advice though. - [If you can't do an Aviva what can you do?](https://www.mattgingell.com/if-you-cannot-do-an-aviva-what-can-you-do/) - There are plenty of ways that businesses can offer support to working parents at little or no costs. - [Make a disabled person count in your business](https://www.mattgingell.com/make-a-disabled-person-count-in-your-business/) - Imagine a disabled person, Jenny, applies for a job as a marketing executive in your business. Jenny has responded to an advertisement you posted, recently. - [Love in the office: Sky News debate](https://www.mattgingell.com/love-in-the+office/) - Matt Gingell discusses the legal implications when employees have personal relationships at work on Sky News. - [Will millions benefit from extra work rights?](https://www.mattgingell.com/will-millions-benefit-from-extra-work-rights/) - There is little concrete in what the Government is proposing and there are more questions than answers when you read the announcement. - [Our anti-harassment law does need changing](https://www.mattgingell.com/our-harassment-law-does-need-changing/) - Previously, employees could bring claims against their employers for third party harassment if harassment had occurred on two occasions. - [Why did Jeremy have to go? The clue lies in the law.](https://www.mattgingell.com/why-did-jeremy-have-to-go-the-clue-lies-in-the-law/) - Jeremy Clarkson pushed the boundaries. - [Redundancies and collective consultation - The Woolworths’ decision](https://www.mattgingell.com/redundancies-and-collective-consultation-the-woolworths-decision/) - The test determining single establishment for collective consultation obligations has been clarified. - [The Fit for Work scheme – good news all round](https://www.mattgingell.com/the-fit-for-work-scheme-good-news-all-round/) - The Fit for Work Scheme is good news for employers and employees. - [Hurrah: the government is proposing tax on benefits-in-kind to be simplified from 6 April 2016](https://www.mattgingell.com/hurrah-the-government-is-proposing-tax-on-benefits-in-kind-to-be-simplified-from-6-april-2016/) - The government has announced that benefits worth £50 or less, paid for by the employer, will no longer trigger tax and national insurance for employees. Up until now HMRC has used its discretion to determine what sort of benefits-in-kind are trivial and should be exempt. The problem is that there has been no clear rule. - [New compensation limits – April 2016](https://www.mattgingell.com/new-compensation-limits-april-2016/) - From 6 April 2016 the maximum amount for a week’s pay for the purpose of calculating a statutory redundancy payment shall increase from £475 to £479. The maximum amount for a week’s pay for the purpose of calculating the basic award for unfair dismissal will also increase from £475 to £479. At the same time, - [Should you ever ask for a pay cut?](https://www.mattgingell.com/should-you-ever-ask-for-a-pay-cut/) - There may be occasions when it is appropriate for employees to ask for pay cuts. - [Acas publishes guidelines for managing staff during Euro 2016](https://www.mattgingell.com/euro2016-acas-publishes-guidelines-for-managing-employees/) - The Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has urged bosses to reach agreements with their staff well ahead of kick off. Their advice is have a game plan, be flexible and remember not everyone likes football. The tournament starts on 10 June and ends on 10 July. While most of the games will be played - [Goldman Sachs Japan withdraws job offer after discovering candidate was a porn star](https://www.mattgingell.com/goldman-sachs-japan-withdraws-job-offer-after-discovering-candidate-was-a-porn-star/) - Goldman Sachs withdraws a job offer after discovering the candidate was a porn star. - [Goldman Sachs monitors its staff emails](https://www.mattgingell.com/goldman-sachs-monitors-its-staff-emails/) - Goldman Sachs is monitoring its staff emails. In certain circumstances employers are able to monitor staff emails and internet usage. - [Ex-Fortress investment group employee with motor neurone disease sues his firm for disability discrimination](https://www.mattgingell.com/ex-fortress-investment-group-employee-motor-neurone-disease-sues-firm-disability-discrimination/) - An ex-Fortress investment group employee is suing the firm for disability discrimination. - [Uber faces first UK legal action over drivers' rights to paid leave and minimum wage](https://www.mattgingell.com/uber-faces-first-uk-legal-action-over-drivers-rights-to-paid-leave-and-minimum-wage/) - Uber drivers are bringing claims asserting rights to the national minimum wage and statutory holiday. - [Deliveroo contracts ‘written to scare couriers from going to court over workers’ rights’](https://www.mattgingell.com/deliveroo-contracts-written-to-scare-couriers-from-going-to-court-over-workers-rights/) - Clauses preventing individuals from bringing employment claims would most likely be unenforceable. - [Women on maternity leave face reduced hours and being made redundant, charity warns](https://www.mattgingell.com/workplace-discrimination/) - Pregnant women and new mothers are being discriminated against. - [UberEats couriers to strike in London over pay dispute](https://www.mattgingell.com/UberEats-couriers-striking) - UberEats couriers are striking in London over pay. - [Tattoo discrimination could see firms 'missing out on young talent'](https://www.mattgingell.com/tattoo-discrimination-could-see-firms-missing-out-on-young-talent/) - There is no stand alone protection for tattoo discrimination. The law may need to be reviewed. - [Marc Anwar's sacking was (probably) well within the law](https://www.mattgingell.com/Marc-Anwar-sacking) - Marc Anwar's sacking was (probably) well within the law. - [It was a breach of a trust and 'Big Sam' had nowhere to hide](https://www.mattgingell.com/4207-2/) - Breach of trust and confidence could entitle an employer to terminate employment without notice. - [Asos warehouse staff are unable to take toilet breaks and are being fired for having panic attacks, report claims](https://www.mattgingell.com/4217-2/) - According to a report, Asos warehouse staff are unable to take toilet breaks and are being fired for having panic attacks. - [Self-employment](https://www.mattgingell.com/self-employment/) - Matt Gingell discusses the Hermes investigation and issue of self-employment and employee status. - [Deliveroo changes its contracts, removing a clause that banned couriers from pursuing claims](https://www.mattgingell.com/deliveroo-changes-contracts-better/) - Deliveroo changes its contracts, removing a clause that banned couriers from pursuing claims. Greater protection for gig workers is on the cards - [The Tories will offer more rights to workers](https://www.mattgingell.com/worries-offer-more-rights-to-workers/) - The Tories will offer more rights to workers - [Argos agency workers will fail to get 80p an hour bonus in the run up to Christmas if they call in sick](https://www.mattgingell.com/argos-agency-workers-will-fail-get-80p-hour-bonus-run-christmas-call-sick/) - Argos risks claims for indirect disability discrimination based on an uplift for no sick leave. - [Self-employment status – who's next under the HMRC spotlight](https://www.mattgingell.com/self-employment-status-whos-next-hmrc-spotlight/) - Self-employment - [Bosses need to do more to change sick-in-the-office culture](https://www.mattgingell.com/bosses-need-change-sick-office-culture/) - Bosses need to do more to change sick-in-the-office-culture - [Members of ethnic minority communities more likely to be on zero-hours or temporary contracts](https://www.mattgingell.com/zero-hours-contracts-news/) - Members of ethnic minority communities more likely to be on zero-hours or temporary contracts - [Uber granted right to appeal](https://www.mattgingell.com/uber-granted-right-appeal/) - Uber has been granted the right to appeal against the decision of the employment tribunal. - [There are too many "bad bosses" out there](https://www.mattgingell.com/bad-bosses/) - Almost half of UK employees believe they are managed by a "bad boss". - [French workers win 'right to disconnect' from work emails at home](https://www.mattgingell.com/right-to-disconnect/) - French workers win right to disconnect from work emails out of work hours. - [Election 2017: Employment rights promised](https://www.mattgingell.com/election-2017-heres-snapshot-tories-labour-promising-worker/) - The Tories and Labour are making various promises to workers, but the biggest difference is Labour's promise to abolish employment tribunal fees - [Paternity leave: Dads are missing out](https://www.mattgingell.com/new-dads-missing-paternity-leave/) - New dads are missing out on paternity leave - [Employment tribunal fees: Held to be unlawful](https://www.mattgingell.com/employment-tribunal-fees-held-to-be-unlawful/) - The Supreme Court has held that employment tribunal fees are unlawful and prevent access to justice. Employment tribunal fees will no longer apply. - [High heels at work: Are women protected?](https://www.mattgingell.com/high-heels-at-work/) - The government has rejected calls to make it illegal if employers insist that women have to wear high heels at work. - [Mental health at work: Leadership is key](https://www.mattgingell.com/mental-health-at-work-leadership-is-key/) - When setting mental health policy at work it is much better if the lead comes from the board - [Work-life balance: Time for an adjustment?](https://www.mattgingell.com/work-life-balance-time-for-an-adjustment/) - When you do take your holiday it is important to switch off as much as you can. In the world we live in it is not as easy as it was to push work to one side. - [How would you have performance managed Theresa May?](https://www.mattgingell.com/how-would-you-have-performance-managed-theresa-may/) - Generally, employees need to have at least two years’ service to bring unfair dismissal claims. Before then you can usually dismiss provided you give notice. - [Stop racism at work: Bosses you can do more](https://www.mattgingell.com/stop-racism-at-work-bosses-you-can-do-more/) - A recent study by the TUC has revealed that over a third of BME workers experience racism at work. Bosses need to be more proactive to stamp out discrimination. - [Would you have sacked Boris Johnson?](https://www.mattgingell.com/would-you-have-sacked-boris-johnson/) - Generally employees need to have at least two years' service to bring unfair dismissal claims. Before then you can usually dismiss providing notice is given. - [Don't burn your bridges](https://www.mattgingell.com/don't-burn-your-bridges/) - You never know when you could bump into your boss again. Why alienate someone who could influence your reputation or who you could be doing business with? - [Office politics: confront your enemies](https://www.mattgingell.com/office-politics-confront-your-enemies/) - Office politics, especially manoeuvrings by colleagues, is so energy sapping. Tackling problems head on could save you a few calories. - [Who's winning the battle in the gig economy?](https://www.mattgingell.com/who-is-winning-the-battle-in-the-gig-economy/) - Uber lost its appeal against the employment tribunal decision, but has now announced that it has sought permission to appeal direct to the Supreme Court. - [Can bosses discipline staff for hangovers?](https://www.mattgingell.com/can-bosses-discipline-staff-for-hangovers/) - Excessive drinking is part of the festive scene. And, unfortunately, some employees will overdo it which could lead them to not work properly the next day. - [The gig "workers" should get paid holiday, no?](https://www.mattgingell.com/the-gig-workers-should-get-holiday-no/) - Workers are generally entitled to paid statutory minimum holiday, which is 5.6 weeks' annual leave. This is equivalent to 28 days for people who work five days a week. - [Why stay in a job you're unhappy in?](https://www.mattgingell.com/why-stay-in-a-job-youre-unhappy-in/) - Generally, it does not make sense to spend a long time in an environment you dislike. If you do have concerns at work it's usually much better to resolve early. - [How do I prove unequal pay?](https://www.mattgingell.com/how-do-I-prove-unequal-pay/) - Unequal treatment between men and women in terms of pay and conditions of employment is unlawful. - [Are you tough enough to be in HR?](https://www.mattgingell.com/are-you-tough-enough-to-be-in-HR/) - What do you do when a long-standing executive assistant comes to you with a complaint that she is being bullied by the CEO. - [Feel shackled to a desk? Try consultancy](https://www.mattgingell.com/feel-shackled-to-a-desk-try-consultancy/) - Consultancy could involve providing professional services such as doing legal work, finance, management or public relations work for a company. - [Workers' rights: Good work Matthew Taylor?](https://www.mattgingell.com/workers-rights-matthew-taylor-makes-recommendations/) - Matthew Taylor, who was commissioned to review working practices has published his report. He recommends a number of changes. ## Pages - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Employment Lawyer London](https://www.mattgingell.com/) - Matt Gingell is a specialist employment lawyer in London with over 20 years’ experience as an employment law solicitor. He is also a legal commentator. - [Varying employment contracts: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/varying-employment-contracts/) - Generally, unless the employment contract allows the employer to make changes the employer will need to get the employee's agreement to vary the contract. - [Collective consultation: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/collective-consultation/) - Collective consultation is required when it is proposed to dismiss as redundant twenty or more employees from one establishment within a ninety-day period. - [Redundancy: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/redundancy/) - Redundancy occurs when the dismissal is due to the business closing, the workplace closing where the employee was employed or reduced requirements for work. - [Bereavement leave: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/bereavement-leave/) - Parental bereavement leave is for employees who lose a child under the age of eighteen or suffer from a stillbirth after twenty-four weeks of pregnancy. - [Overtime: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/overtime) - Whether you can make employees work overtime will depend on the terms of the employment contract. - [Shared Parental Leave: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/Shared-Parental-Leave/) - Shared Parental Leave and Statutory Shared Parental Pay were introduced back in 2014. The purpose of bringing in the leave was to give parents more flexibility. - [Maternity leave: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/maternity-leave/) - Introduction In this guide I cover maternity leave and key employer obligations. The right to maternity leave Women have the right to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave if they are pregnant and classified as an employee. No continuous service is required. It is a legal requirement that the employee takes at least two weeks' compulsory Women have the right to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave if they are pregnant and classified as an employee. No continuous service is required. - [Whistleblowing: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/whistleblowing/) - It is important that employers handle whistleblowing complaints properly and provide an open environment where employees are not afraid to speak out. - [Exit strategies: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/exit-strategies/) - There may be a number of different exit strategies to consider when leaving your employer. The best course of action will depend on the individual case. - [Demoting staff: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/demoting-staff/) - Demoting staff could include when an employer alters duties.Demotion does not just occur when an employee is formally demoted to a lower position. - [Constructive dismissal: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/constructive-dismissal/) - If an employee establishes that they have been constructively dismissed they may have a claim for damages for wrongful dismissal. - [What to look out for when facing redundancy](https://www.mattgingell.com/facing-redundancy/) - When facing redundancy it's an anxious time in the workplace. An employee could be made redundant for various reasons. - [Unfair dismissal: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/unfair-dismissal/) - Generally, employees need to have at least two years' continuous service with their employer to be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim. - [Managed out at work: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/managed-out-at-work/) - Being managed out at work can be a fairly unpleasant experience. Employers can usually find some faults with employees. There are various options to consider. - [Dismissals: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/dismissals/) - When considering dismissals there are many pitfalls. Employers must be aware of the legal framework so that they are not exposed to employment tribunal claims. - [Interns' rights: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/interns-rights/) - Businesses may be required to pay interns. It depends on what the intern is doing and their work status classification. - [Managing performance: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/managing-performance/) - When managing poor performance usually employers should follow an informal process first and if there is no improvement then follow a formal process. - [Flexible working: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/flexible-working/) - Employees must have 26 weeks' continuous service with the employer to be eligible to apply under the flexible working statutory procedure. - [Discrimination law: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/discrimination-law/) - Employers need to understand our discrimination law, and should take measures to prevent discrimination occurring in the workplace. - [Pregnancy and maternity discrimination : Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/pregnancy-maternity-discrimination-a-guide/) - Equality law protects women from pregnancy and maternity discrimination. Unfavourable treatment could include changing attitude on being informed of pregnancy. - [IR35: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/IR35/) - The IR35 legislation clamps down on contractors operating through the guise of a limited company when in reality they are effectively employees. - [HR guides](https://www.mattgingell.com/hr-guides/) - These HR guides simplify employment law for employers and cover various topics. - [Settlement Agreement Solicitor](https://www.mattgingell.com/settlement-agreement-solicitor/) - Matt Gingell is an experienced Settlement Agreement Solicitor in London. Matt has over 18 years' experience advising executives on their settlement agreements. - [Settlement agreements in financial services](https://www.mattgingell.com/settlement-agreements-in-financial-services/) - Settlement agreements are common in the financial services sector. Many financial institutions frequently restructure and reduce headcount. - [Settlement agreements: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/settlement-agreements/) - A settlement agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee, which settles employment claims. An independent legal adviser is required. - [Childcare assistance: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/childcare-assistance/) - For all children in England aged three and four parents get 15 hours of free childcare a week. The entitlement is actually 570 hours per year. - [Downturns: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/downturns/) - In downturns employers may consider temporary lay-offs, agreeing pay cuts with employees, asking employees take their annual leave and redundancy. - [Holidays: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/holidays/) - Notice is required if a worker wishes to take statutory holiday, which needs to be at least twice as long as the length of the holidays asked for. - [Bullying: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/bullying/) - In order to tackle bullying it is important for employers to have an anti-bullying and harassment policy, provide training and discipline when appropriate. - [What can you do when you're bullied at work?](https://www.mattgingell.com/bullied-at-work/) - In this employee guide I cover the definition of bullying, examples of bullying and what are possible option when you are being bullied at work. - [Suitable alternative roles: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/suitable-alternative-roles/) - If an employee unreasonably refuses an offer of suitable alternative employment the employee will lose their right to a statutory redundancy payment. - [Sex discrimination: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/sex-discrimination/) - Direct sex discrimination is unlawful. An employer must not discriminate directly by treating a job applicant or an employee less favourably because of sex. - [Work status: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/work-status/) - The work status categories are workers, employees and the self-employed. Workers and employees have rights, such as the right to the national minimum wage. - [Contact](https://www.mattgingell.com/contact-page/) - Matt Gingell is an experienced employment lawyer and legal commentator. The Contact telephone number for Matt is 07877752974. - [The menopause: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/menopause/) - Employers need to understand the menopause and the different effects that it can have on women. The menopause is an important workplace issue. - [TUPE: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/TUPE/) - When TUPE applies, the employees of the old employer automatically become the employees of the new employer who takes over their employment contracts. - [Notice: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/notice/) - The notice which the employer and employee are required to terminate the employment will usually be governed by the wording of the employment contract. - [Homeworking: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/homeworking/) - In this guide on homeworking I explain employers' obligations when employees are working at home and some key issues to be aware of. - [Social media: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/social-media/) - Social media, whether in the workplace or outside the workplace, is a big issue for employers. Social media is a great marketing tool for organisations. - [Employment contracts: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/employment-contracts/) - It is easy to overlook parts of employment contracts but you could should review all of the terms. It may be important to negotiate certain terms too. - [Restrictive covenants: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/restrictive-covenants/) - Restrictive covenants are only enforceable if they go no further than necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the employer. - [GDPR: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/GDPR/) - The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018. It applies to personal data and sets out important data protection principles. - [Bonuses: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/bonuses/) - Employment contracts often include wording that the bonus is discretionary and a bonus award in one year will not guarantee a bonus payment in the next year. - [Garden leave: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/garden-leave/) - Introduction In this guide I discuss key issues relating to garden leave. What is garden leave? When an employee resigns or an employer decides to terminate their employment, the employer may wish the employee to stop carrying out their normal duties and keep them away from any competitors The employer could therefore retain the employee In this guide I discuss key issues relating to garden leave - [Office romances: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/office-romances/) - It is difficult for employers to object to office romances and employers must respect privacy. In certain cases it may be appropriate to disclose relationships. - [Suspensions: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/suspensions/) - In this guide I cover the topic of suspensions. Employers should make sure that any suspension is made in accordance with the terms of the contract. - [New compensation limits - April 2023](https://www.mattgingell.com/new-compensation-limits-april-2021/) - New compensation limits come into effect on 6 April 2023. - [Employee resigns: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/employee-resigns/) - When an employee resigns how you react has big implications for the business. There are various matters to consider such as notice and restrictions. - [Moonlighting: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/moonlighting/) - Whether an employee is permitted to carry out moonlighting will very much depend on the wording of the employment contract. - [Exit discussions | HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/exit-discussions/) - Even if there is no dispute with the employee, the employer may be able to have a protected conversation with the employee about the employment ending. - [Equal pay: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/equal-pay/) - Employers must give men and women equal pay if they are employed on equal work, that is, like work, work rated as equivalent or work of equal value. - [Apprenticeship levy: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/apprenticeship-levy/) - The apprenticeship levy came into effect on 6 April 2017. The levy is 0.5% of the annual pay bill and employers receive a £15,000 annual allowance. - [Uber loses its appeal in the Supreme Court](https://www.mattgingell.com/Uber-appeal-Supreme-Court/) - Uber has lost its appeal in the Supreme Court. The Court held that drivers who provided their services through the Uber app were workers - [Subject access requests : HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/subject-access-requests/) - Individuals have a right to make data subject access requests under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). - [Should gagging orders be illegal?](https://www.mattgingell.com/should-gagging-orders-be-illegal/) - A gagging order is another expression for a confidentiality clause, which stops the employee from discussing the dispute with third parties. - [Resigning: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/resigning/) - Before resigning it is important to know your obligations. It’s usually best not to resign until you have signed the contract with your new employer. - [Religion or belief: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/religion-or-belief-a-guide-for-employees/) - Religion means any religion and a reference to religion includes a reference to a lack of religion. A religion must have a clear structure and belief system. - [References: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/references/) - Generally employers do not have a legal obligation to provide a reference or request one but there are some exceptions. - [Race discrimination: Employee guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/race-discrimination/) - Race discrimination is prohibited by our equality legislation. Race is defined as colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins. - [Privacy: HR guide](https://www.mattgingell.com/privacy/) - Employers must respect privacy and rarely have the right to access employees' private emails and messages. 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