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23 October 2020
In the 3rd and final part of our maternity-related employment law series, we consider advice for employers when welcoming employees back to work after maternity leave. Read more
12 October 2020
In the 2nd in our series on maternity-related employment law, we consider advice during maternity leave. Read more
9 October 2020
In this very difficult time, many people are finding themselves presented with settlement agreements (sometimes referred to by their old name – compromise agreements), often due to redundancy situations occurring at their place of work. Read more
5 October 2020
Birth rates for 2018/2019 were lower in comparison to previous year's however furlough and families generally spending more time together there is speculation that the birth rate may increase in 2020/21. Throughout history, baby booms have occurred as countries get back to normal after a crisis. However, experts counterbalance whether the coronavirus pandemic will have the same baby boom effect because of the financial commitment involved in raising a child, which may seem unfeasible for those who are struggling with money due to job losses. Read more
28 September 2020
Employment Director Robert Hickford provides an important update for HR professionals. Read more
11 September 2020
When dealing with a grievance, it is important to resolve workplace issues early. It is best to avoid an antagonistic approach when responding to the grievance and to bear in mind that employees who raise a formal grievance are already likely to be feeling upset. It is important to respond appropriately in order that the situation does not escalate. Keeping an open mind could save the employment relationship and avoid a tribunal claim. Read more
7 August 2020
Our Employment Law Team recently launched an HR survey to understand how the pandemic has affected HR professionals in businesses throughout the UK. Read more
3 August 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on many businesses, with the prospect of having to make redundancies unavoidable for many. Read more
29 July 2020
As the limitations of shielding are lifted and more and more employees are encouraged back to the workplace employers are having to address the competing challenges of providing a safe workplace, complying with government guidance as it changes after 1 August 2020 whilst ensuring so far as possible that there is no breach of existing discrimination legislation. Read more
28 July 2020
As many businesses begin to re-open and employees start to return to work, many workers still have concerns about how safe their workplace is during the pandemic. Read more