employment

The Worker Protection Act (amendment of Equality Act 2010) 2023 (the Worker Protection Act 2023) will come into force on 26 October 2024. It introduces a new duty for employers to take reasonable steps to…

A mother of two young children has been awarded over £90,000.00 in compensation after the Employment Tribunal ruled that she was discriminated against by her prospective employer on the grounds of her sex after it…

April is a busy month for business owners as it marks the end of the financial year. It is also the time of year in which employers must familiarise themselves with the new compensation limits…

A report damning the use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases has highlighted a ‘cover-up’ culture in many workplaces and urges the government to make changes to protect workers. We look at the rules, the…

Lloyd’s of London has introduced a booze ban between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. What are the possible repercussions for their employees if they decide to flout the new rules? In a…

Alex Pearce, employment law specialist explains how your business could be breaking the law in light of recent sexism claims. Sexism in the workplace has been rife in recent news, with MPs demanding that the…

Most people will have heard of the Sale of Goods Act but a new law introduced in 2015 strengthens consumer rights against businesses. If you have bought or been given something for Christmas that does not…

Alex Pearce, employment law solicitor, advises what steps you can take to reduce sickness absence within your organisation. The average British worker takes 4.4 days’ sickness absence every year and minor illnesses such as coughs…

A drunken office Christmas party can create all sorts of gossip. Make sure your employees know the boundaries when sharing on social media.The office Christmas party is a chance for everyone to let their hair…

Following Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Autumn statement Alex Pearce, an employment law specialist, looks at those measures relevant to employers and employees. From April 2017 employees participating in salary sacrifice schemes, in which an employee gives…