We want to reassure our existing and prospective clients that we are available to provide expert and comprehensive advice on all employment law matters throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Our team can work remotely from home should the need arise and we are all committed to ensuring the first-class service our clients have come to expect, is not disrupted if at all possible.
Every employee in the UK has the statutory right to ask to work flexibly after 26 weeks of employment. The right to make a statutory request can only be made once in any 12 month period. This post looks at the most important factors to take into account before and during a formal application to work flexibly.
We are delighted to share more 5 star reviews for our Director & Specialist Employment Law Solicitor, Sophie Goodwill received over the last few weeks.
It’s almost a year since ACAS published their guidance on employment references, but this remains a topic much hotter than our summer weather! Read my post to see if the ACAS guidance will help you in your search for the perfect job…..
Just because your employer says you are redundant, it doesn’t necessarily mean your dismissal is fair. If you are facing redundancy, read my post for some essential guidance.
A recent Court of Appeal decision should serve to remind all employees (and employers) about the importance of lodging claims, responses and appeals in good time before a time limit expires. This includes taking into account possible technical glitches at the point of submitting documents which could lead to claims, responses and appeal falling out of time. Read on for more about this important case.
Yesterday, The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) published a report titled “The use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases”.
The full report can be viewed online but the main concerns identified, and recommendations made are summarised below.
In Mr J Hargreaves v Governing Body of Manchester Grammar School UKEAT/0048/18/, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether it was fair for an employer to withhold evidence from the disciplinary hearing that ultimately led to his dismissal. Read my post for full details of this case and the implications for employees.
With more store closures on the High Street, it has been reported this week that redundancies cost the UK tax payer over £298 million in 2018[1]. Facing redundancy can cause uncertainty and anxiety for those employees at risk. This post explores some of the key things to expect and bear in mind.