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As Winter approaches, if you are a small to medium-sized business (SME) it would be helpful to take a moment to address specific legal matters to ensure smooth operations through the end of the year and beyond.
On October 10, 2024, the UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill, marking a significant overhaul in worker protections. Aimed at addressing long-standing workplace issues, the bill introduces reforms that could reshape UK employment practices.
If an employer finds itself in a redundancy situation, it is almost inevitable that they will invite employees to volunteer for redundancy. Employers will often offer enhanced redundancy packages to entice its employees to leave their employment.
Employees can face various legal challenges in the workplace. Our dedicated team specialises in providing comprehensive legal support for employees and employers.
Formerly known as a Compromise Agreement, a Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract made between an employee and employer which provides the terms upon which the employee’s employment will terminate.
Keep up to date with employment law changes in the UK, including legislation that businesses and employees should be aware of.
A business dispute can be a disagreement between two businesses over the terms and/or performance of an agreement, which could have been made either in writing or verbally. As set out in the remainder of this blog, business disputes are not always contractual.
Employees across the UK will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achieves Royal Assent.
As many of you are aware, the 8th May 2023 will be yet another bank holiday in the UK to mark King Charles III’s Coronation. However, are all employees automatically entitled to the extra day off?
Contractors are being warned to clarify the status of ‘self-employed’ following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that saw Gary Smith a Pimlico Plumbers worker, win a claim for £74,000 in holiday back pay.