Dismissing an employee is usually considered one of the least favourite responsibilities an employer or manager must take on. If handled poorly, dismissals can result in expensive and time-consuming claims, but many businesses don’t give proper training in how to do it properly. As a [...]
After months of debating between the House of Lords and the House of Commons, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has now passed through Parliament. It is anticipated that the Bill will receive Royal Assent almost immediately, although it will not come into force until much [...]
Many businesses will at some point find themselves facing the difficult decision to make redundancies. Whether part of a broader effort to manage costs or to restructure operations, redundancies have a significant impact on both employers and employees. It is important for employers to be [...]
In today’s current economic climate, many employees are forced to leave employment as a result of redundancies. Unfortunately, this can lead to retaliation, with ex-employees walking away with valuable information and potentially handing it to a competitor to gain a competitive advantage in potential new employment.Whether [...]
Unfair dismissal is where your employment has been unfairly terminated by your employer. The reason for your dismissal must be sufficient to justify termination. If you have been wrongly dismissed, our legal experts are here to help. This article addresses some of the most frequently [...]
At the back end of last year, the Labour government published their much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill (details of it can be found in our previous article here). The government has now published its roadmap, setting out a phased delivery plan for the upcoming reforms. As [...]
Our clients often ask us whether they are required to give references for former employees. In most cases, there is no issue but where someone has left under awkward circumstances, the decision may be more difficult. Here are some simple guidelines to follow. Giving [...]
In the recent case For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that that the terms ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ’sex' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a person’s biological sex, not the gender stated on a Gender Recognition [...]
Most employers will have a member of staff go on maternity leave at some point, and a well-managed return to work will pay dividends in staff loyalty and retention and may reduce the risk of an employee bringing a claim in the future. It is [...]
It’s an unfortunate fact that gender discrimination remains a prevalent issue, particularly when it comes to wage disparities. While legal protections such as the Equality Act 2010 aim to safeguard employees from gender-based discrimination and mandate equal treatment in hiring, promotions, and compensation, pay gaps [...]
