BOSSES in York are being warned of potential Covid-related workplace challenges as the pandemic continues to bite.
Employment law experts at Torque Law are cautioning against any notion that 2022 will bring an easier ride for employers who have already grappled with furlough, hybrid working and Brexit.
Tiggy Clifford, who established the specialist practice in 2016 with Emma Whiting, said there were still plenty of issues to come this year.
"Recruitment and retention are likely to be key issues for employers as they look to recover and grow following the pandemic," said Tiggy, whose York-based practice leads employers and senior executives through complex, high stakes and sensitive employment issues.
"It’s more important than ever to invest in people to ensure that employers stand out from the crowd and be somewhere that employees want to join and remain.
"Lots of employers are permanently embracing flexible working and flexible holiday arrangements.
"Employees really like to feel part of an organisation where these forward-thinking arrangements are in place, but we often see that the take-up, and therefore cost to the employer, is low."
Tiggy said that being able to demonstrate that the workplace was progressive and inclusive was essential.
"Recent Employment Tribunal claims are having the effect of gradually widening the scope of the Equality Act, giving protection to gender fluid and menopausal employees.
"It’s likely that 2022 will see the first Tribunal claims about...
Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai will speak at the Federal Bar Association’s virtual program, “How to De-Escalate Conflict in FCA Litigation,” on October 28. The panel brings together legal ...