Is your workforce a diverse one? Are you confident that your managers and team members are not discriminatory? These are two key factors to consider when running a business; our Employment Law team here reviews a case in which diversity was at the...
Update: On 3rd March 2021, Rishi Sunak announced in his Budget that furlough leave would now be extended until the end of September 2021. As the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme approaches, many employers will be considering new measures...
Employment status has been a hot topic in recent years, and it has continued this year with the recent case of J Varnish v British Cycling Federation t/a British Cycling . Our Employment Law team reviews the case and explains the importance of...
Further to The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020, that were introduced in June 2020, possession proceedings were stayed again up to 23 August 2020. With this deadline soon approaching and the coronavirus restrictions continuing...
The last few months have made employers consider many situations regarding their policies and how they manage and support their employees during difficult times, including during bereavement. Bereavement leave is one way employers can support an...
The coming months are likely to bring many changes to businesses including possible redundancies or restructuring to keep roles where possible. It is important that employers follow the right procedure when doing so making the wrong decisions or taking...
Redundancies are always a stressful time for all parties involved; employees are worried about their future and employers will want to look after those employees as best they can, as well as ensure they follow a fair and proper procedure to avoid tribunal...
A new online digital fingerprinting service has been launched to help protect designs and innovations from copycat misuse. Torion Bowles , Partner and Solicitor in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution department, explains more as to why this...
In these difficult economic times many employees may find themselves facing redundancy. If you are offered a settlement agreement due to redundancy, it is important you understand your rights and the rights you could be waiving should you sign the...
Landlords are breathing a sigh of relief over the news that a Court has allowed an eviction notice despite a copy of the gas safety certificate not being provided before the tenancy started. Mollie Leak , Litigation and Dispute Resolution ...