We often get asked about whether employees are entitled to make changes to their working practices, and if we make changes for one employee whether there is an obligation to do the same for others because a precedent has been set. Questions vary from whether...
Garden leave is one method employers can use to protect their business interests when an employee leaves their employment. When an employee is placed on garden leave they may be restricted from attending work, contacting customers and performing their normal...
What does the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill mean for commercial landlords? Landlords of business premises have had a tough time during the Coronavirus pandemic. If their tenants are not paying rent, there has been little that landlords can do as...
Warner Goodman LLP and the award winning charity known as Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association (‘Portsmouth DSA’) are pleased to announce they will be continuing their ongoing partnership, with Warner Goodman once again in supporting the charity...
This week is neurodiversity celebration week. This article explains what neurodiversity is, how a neurodiverse workforce can benefit employers, and how you can make your workplace more neurodiverse and inclusive. What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is...
For our final interview during National Careers Week, we are discussing careers with Sarah Whitemore, Equity Partner and Solicitor in our Employment Law department. Sarah has been a Warner Goodman employee since 1992 when she joined as a Trainee...
A deed is a written contract that must satisfy additional execution formalities to be enforceable. In many cases, employment contracts do not need to be executed as a deed to protect the employer’s interests. However, there may be some situations, such...
Continuing with our celebration of our female employees during National Careers Week and International Women’s Day today, 8 th March, today we are interviewing Jenny Colvin , who is passionate about everyone having access to the legal profession, no...
Today marks the start of National Careers Week and tomorrow, Tuesday 8 th March, will be International Women’s Day. As a firm, we have always celebrated the success of our female employees and promoted equal opportunities for all of our staff,...
An extension to your home will cost you thousands of pounds and so it is vital that you make the necessary plans, understand the contract before you sign it, appreciate how to manage the project while it is ongoing and know where to turn should disputes...
If you believe that one of your employees has committed misconduct you may think that swift disciplinary action is the only appropriate response. However, rushing to impose a disciplinary sanction without a reasonable investigation may lead to a costly...