Dismissing an employee must be done in the correct manner, even if you consider the employee to be in the wrong. Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mr I Stevenson v London Borough of Redbridge 2021 where the tribunal considered...
Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 lists several terms and conditions which must be included in an employee’s contract of employment, such as pay, training, benefits, and holiday entitlement. However, there are many additional clauses that,...
Improper and unlawful treatment of your pregnant employees can lead to a variety of claims in the Employment Tribunal. Our Employment Law team today reviews the case of Mrs A Rodin v Dhillons Management Services Limited 2021 and an employer’s...
Following a consultation it conducted last year, the Government has indicated its intention to introduce a new form of unpaid leave for employees with caring responsibilities. Our Employment Law team today outlines who will qualify for this new form of...
This week is Road Safety Week, a time to raise awareness of how we can all make our roads a safer place for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Organised by road safety charity, Brake, this year our road safety heroes are being celebrated,...
Understanding the Working Time Regulations is a key part of your responsibilities as an employer and any breach of these could land you in tribunal. Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mrs McMahon v Heron Financial Limited 2020 and the...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common in employee management and recruitment. There is no universal definition of AI, but for the purposes of this article, AI refers to computers that use algorithms to analyse large amounts of data and...
Settlement agreement negotiations can be long-winded and occasionally, employees can request outstanding payments are made on top of their settlement. Our Employment Law team today reviews the case of Mr P Porchetti v Brush Electrical Machines...
A flexible working request is any request by an employee to change their working pattern, including a change of location (for example, working from home), a different start or end time, or moving from full-time to part-time. Currently, many employees...
Facing unpaid invoices will be a disrupting time for any business. With the added administration, distraction and impact on your cash flow, addressing debts at an early stage is key for stability, however we appreciate that tackling your customers or...