Alex Pearce

The long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has been introduced into parliament this month. It stretches to 158 pages. Whilst it might be the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, and a significant step towards delivering the Government’s…

Over the years, employment law has made significant strides to ensure that employees undergoing surrogacy arrangements or fertility treatments are afforded specific rights and protections. Our award winning Employment team are often asked to advise…

With the General Election a matter of days away, the three main parties have published their election manifesto’s. In this article we look at the three main parties plans when it comes to employment law….

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2024. In recent years, mental health in the workplace has gained significant attention. Some employers may have developed and implemented a stress…

From 6 April 2024, new legislation has expanded rights for employees, including alterations to flexible working and paternity leave, enhanced redundancy protection during pregnancy/maternity leave, and a new statutory entitlement to unpaid carer’s leave. Additionally,…

Protected conversations and without prejudice conversations are terms used in employment law to facilitate open discussions between employers and employees. These conversations provide a platform for both parties to explore settlement without fear of their…

The holiday is upon us, and with it comes the office Christmas party for many. Staff may also be invited to Christmas events from other businesses.    Navigating the office Christmas party can be at…

It has just been announced that the National Living Wage (‘NLW’) is to increase from 1 April 2024. The policy change comes ahead of Chancellor Autumn Statement, which will outline the government’s latest tax and…

A contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. Employment contracts can vary in complexity. An employment contract is…

Settlement agreements play a crucial role in employment law whether they are used as a means to bring the employment relationship to an end or to settle a claim once employment tribunal proceedings have been…