Angelika Drzewiecka

Redundancy can be especially sensitive when it affects someone during a “protected period.” These protected periods include: During pregnancy During statutory maternity leave Up to 18 months...

Restrictive covenants are contractual provisions that allow employers to limit certain activities an employee may undertake after their employment ends. They can be an important tool for managing the risks associated with employees leaving to join...

Internal investigations are a vital part of fairly managing workplace issues. Whether dealing with allegations of misconduct or grievances, a thorough investigation is essential. It helps establish the facts, supports informed decision-making, and ensures...

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s biggest and most exciting changes, and for employees, maternity leave provides the time and space they need to focus on their growing family. For employers, how they respond to a maternity leave request can make a...

Redundancy is a form of dismissal that occurs when a role is no longer required within a business. This typically happens when an employer reduces its workforce due to economic downturns or restructuring. This article will examine how employers can manage...

When implementing a Christmas shutdown, it is important to understand the key considerations involved. With Christmas shutdowns common in many organisations, the relevant clause in the employment contract must be carefully drafted to provide clarity for both...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with an increasing number of people integrating applications such as ChatGPT into their daily lives. With the rise of generative AI (GenAI) tools capable of performing a wide range of...

In today’s increasingly globalised workforce, multilingualism is a valuable asset, enabling communication to transcend borders. However, when employees speak different languages in the workplace, communication can become a barrier rather than a bridge....

As flexible working gradually becomes the norm, employers and HR professionals often find managing flexible working requests to be a complex and uncertain practical challenge. In this article, we’ll explore how to navigate the complexities of flexible...

Many employers, often wonder which benefits need to be included in a contract of employment. In this article, we’ll explore which benefits employers are legally required to include in a contract of employment, which benefits are discretionary, and...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our approach to working from home changed drastically. Employers were forced to adapt their working practices, shifting from standard arrangements to allowing employees to work from home and, in some cases, even considering...

For most salaried workers working regular hours, holiday pay consists of their basic salary. However, where workers consistently receive additional earnings, such as commission or regular overtime payments, these elements may also need to be included in...

Wage deductions are a routine aspect of payroll administration in any business. These typically include income tax, National Insurance contributions, pension payments, and occasionally other authorised deductions, such as the repayment of training costs....

When leaving a position, many employees anticipate receiving a reference from their employer to assist with future career opportunities. However, is there a legal obligation on the part of the employer to provide such a reference? This article will examine...

What is the Keep Britain Working Review? In January 2025, the UK Government launched the Keep Britain Working review, an independent investigation commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department...

This week's article is the second in our two-part Wednesday Wonders series exploring the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, commonly known as TUPE. In Part 1 , we covered the core principles, history, and purpose...

Welcome to Part 1 of our Wednesday Wonders 2-part series, where we explore a key area of UK employment law: the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, commonly known as TUPE. This week, we'll explain: ...

The concept of a four-day working week has gained significant attention as businesses seek ways to enhance productivity, job satisfaction, and work-life balance. Under this model, employees work four days a week while maintaining their full salary....

Workplace disputes can be challenging for both employers and employees and may lead to costly and time-consuming Employment Tribunal (ET) claims. However, before a case reaches that stage, there is an opportunity to resolve the issue through ACAS Early...

A criminal conviction is defined as being found guilty of a criminal offence by a court of law. The UK Government's Criminal Justice Statistics does not provide specific data on the employment status of convicted offenders. However, in the year ending...

A criminal conviction is defined as being found guilty of a criminal offence by a court of law. The UK Government's Criminal Justice Statistics does not provide specific data on the employment status of convicted offenders. However, in the...

On the 6 th April 2025, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 ( the Act ) will come into effect, almost two years after receiving the Royal Assent on the 24 th May 2023. On 20 th January, the Government submitted draft regulations to Parliament as to...

Compliance with health and safety in the workplace is vital for a business to run smoothly, since failure to comply may result in fines and penalties which on occasion can be severe. Therefore, the law surrounding health and safety applies to every business....

On 10 th October 2024 the Employment Rights Bill 2024 ( the Bill ) was introduced to Parliament. Some of the changes the Bill proposes revolve around trade unions and collective bargaining. Although we do not know when these changes will come into effect,...

It’s that time of the year again, when we look at a summary of the employment law changes to expect in 2025. 2024 greatly shook the employment law sector with the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill 2024 , which although is not officially in...

On 10 th October 2024 the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament. Although the Bill has been in the spotlight for a few weeks now there is still a long way to go before the Bill receives the Royal Assent, and we still...