Employment Law


New right to ‘switch off’ for workers in the UK

Mark McKeating, Partner A worker’s right to ‘switch off’ outside their normal working hours could soon be introduced in the UK. This is part of ...

Can an employee’s disability impact a heat of the moment resignation? Yes it can!

Lauren Ogden, Associate Heat of the moment resignations are often a tricky area for employers to nav...

Employer in-tray – 4 things for HR Teams to Consider

Mark McKeating, Partner. The next 12 months are likely to create further challenges for businesses i...

UK Riots – Considerations for Employers

Mark McKeating, Partner In light of the widespread protests, riots and violence that gripped the UK ...

What can I do if one of my employees has been arrested and charged with a criminal offence?

Claire Hollins, Partner Last week’s revelations that former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards had been ch...

Senior Executive awarded £3.2m after being called an ‘old fossil’

The claim In the case of Glenn Cowie v Vesuvius Plc (and others), a senior executive of a global FT...

Code of Practice on ‘Fire and Rehire’

James Howarth, Associate. On 18 July 2024, the Statutory Code on Dismissal and Re-engagement (the â€...

The King’s Speech 2024 – Labour’s implementation of the ‘New Deal for Working People’ begins

Claire Treacy, Senior Associate Following Labour’s win on the 4th July, the King’s Speech set ou...

Workplace Harassment: 7 ways to Side-Step a Strictly Scandal

Claire Hollins, Partner. In recent months there has been a steady flow of allegations concerning the...

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