Employment law

Changes to bereavement, paternity and unpaid parental leave are on their way as part of the Employment Rights Bill, so it’s important your business knows what’s on the horizon to […]

The Employment Rights Bill is shaking things up, with employees expected to benefit from guaranteed hours and rights relating to shifts. The government is committed to ending one-sided flexibility and […]

The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeal for For Women Scotland Limited and has provided clarity on how ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ are to be defined. The decision acts […]

As part of the all new Employment Rights Bill, it’s likely that changes to statutory sick pay could significantly impact you and your business. When the Employment Rights Bill becomes […]

An investigation into the benefits and challenges of remote working is taking place. The House of Lords Select Committee on Home-Based Working (appointed on 30 January this year) is currently […]

A number of employees have brought claims to the employment tribunal following changes to shift patterns and flexible working options. Following changes at British Airways to shift patterns and flexible […]

At the end of last year, the government announced new rates for the national living wage. Employers should be mindful that the 2025 rates will come into force from 1 […]

Our employment law & business immigration experts delve into some recent case law that could prove relevant to you and your business. In our February edition of Dispatches, we look […]

Popular fast-food chain, McDonald’s, continues to face more employment tribunal harassment claims from its employees. McDonald’s is once again in the news in relation to employees bringing harassment claims. It […]

Over 3,500 predominantly female retail consultants employed by Next Retail Limited (Next) collectively brought an equal pay claim against their employer. The claim was on the basis that the work […]