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 [...]
With any purchase or sale of a business, there are many aspects to consider, such as the price for the business, the due diligence that should be undertaken, and whether it will be an Asset or Share sale. It is also essential to understand the [...]
Here we have our annual update on the changes to statutory pay rates taking effect from April 2025. The top band, known as the National Living Wage, applies to workers aged 21 and over. Different minimum wage rates continue to apply to 18-20-year-olds, 16-17-year-olds and [...]
As we approach the middle of winter and the unpredictable weather that it brings, there will inevitably be days when the roads and transport networks struggle to cope with the weather conditions. When that happens, some employees will find themselves unable to get to work and [...]
Anyone faced with redundancy can experience feelings of uncertainty and stress, and not knowing what comes next can make it harder to understand the process. It’s important that you are aware of what your employer can and cannot do because if they don’t follow the [...]
On 10th October 2024, the new Labour government published their much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill. Press releases before the event hyped the Bill up as the most significant reform to employment rights in a generation, but does the reality live up to the hype, and should employers [...]
The Worker Protection (Amendments of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 is due to come into force on 26th October 2024. Ahead of this change, the EHRC are consulting on updating their guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work to help employers understand their new [...]
