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    Employment law: what could we expect to see changing this year?

    • 5 May 2023
    • Tina Chander

    It might have gone quiet on a key Government bill, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see any working law changes in 2023 – as TINA CHANDER explains.

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    Fair and unfair dismissals at work

    • 17 Apr 2023
    • Alexandra Farmer

    ALEXANDRA FARMER, head of team and a solicitor at WorkNest, goes over the proper processes for this.

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    An employer’s guide to employee grievances

    • 12 Apr 2023
    • Kash Dosanjh

    In the second part of this series, Kash Dosanjh – a solicitor at Wright Hassall – covers the process of the grievance hearing and where employer and employee go from there.

  • Holiday pay entitlement

    • 3 Apr 2023
    • Lesley Rennie

    LESLEY RENNIE, principal employment law solicitor at WorkNest, discusses the Government’s consultation on this subject, and employer impact.

  • Employer’s guide to grievance procedures

    • 30 Mar 2023
    • Kash Dosanjh

    In the first of a two-part series, solicitor at Wright Hassall KASH DOSANJH offers guidance on how the process works.

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    Social media-savvy employers – navigating risks in the workplace

    • 21 Mar 2023

    ADAM BERNSTEIN – highlighting tribunal cases – emphasises the importance of businesses ensuring robust social media usage policies are in place to protect both employers and employees.

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    Cost of living bonuses

    • 6 Feb 2023
    • Toyah Marshall

    Should employers consider giving staff cost of living bonuses? If so, should they be a one-off or a pay rise? And what about offering hardship loans? Beyond these three options are questions over risks of discrimination and poor optics if employees feel embarrassed through genuine efforts to help staff, as TOYAH MARSHALL, principal employment law advisor and solicitor at WorkNest, discusses...

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    Lying on a CV – the consequences

    • 20 Jan 2023
    • Mark Stevens

    MARK STEVENS, a senior associate at VWV LLP, explains how bosses can ensure the accuracy of their candidates’ applications – and how candidates might find themselves penalised for fabricating details.

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    Managing employee bereavement

    • 14 Dec 2022
    • Tina Chander

    TINA CHANDER, head of employment law at Wright Hassall LLP, discusses the rights of employees who have suffered a loss and the employer’s responsibilities when it comes to managing compassionate leave.

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    Understanding TUPE: employees’ rights when businesses transfer

    • 6 Dec 2022
    • Adam Bernstein

    ADAM BERNSTEIN discovers how employees are protected when a company changes ownership.

  • Right to work checks – new rules

    • 5 Dec 2022
    • Shabina Muneer and Ruth Jowett

    Following a change in Government rules, Walker Morris LLP’s director and head of business immigration, SHABANA MUNEER, and associate RUTH JOWETT explain how bosses should ensure staff can work in the UK.

  • About confidential data – acting on ‘official secrets’ in veterinary practice

    • 28 Nov 2022
    • Adam Bernstein

    ADAM BERNSTEIN explores how practices can ensure the safety of its sensitive data, as well as considerations when employees leave or join a company.

  • Employment rights when poorly

    • 23 Nov 2022
    • Charlie Higgins

    CHARLIE HIGGINS, HR paralegal at Wright Hassall, discusses how employees should report sickness, types of sick leave, what pay they are entitled to, as well as how employers should manage this.

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    Long COVID in the workplace

    • 23 Nov 2022
    • Alexandra Farmer

    Although recent COVID-19 case numbers indicate the pandemic has slowed, some people are suffering from the disease’s long-term effects. ALEXANDRA FARMER, head of team and solicitor at WorkNest, discusses the steps bosses should take if an employee believes they have the condition.

  • The small matter of fraud

    • 1 Nov 2022
    • Adam Bernstein

    ADAM BERNSTEIN speaks to representatives from several law firms to discover the steps that can be taken to prevent such incidents occurring.

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    Pregnancy and work – part two

    • 17 Oct 2022
    • Paula Chan and Emily Plosker

    Pregnancy in the workplace is a run-of-the-mill occurrence, but not everyone understands the laws around it. Paula Chan, partner at Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP, and Emily Plosker, managing associate at the same firm, look at more areas that may concern employers and employees in the second of a two-part series.

  • New system announced for ‘right to work’ checks – the key information

    • 12 Oct 2022
    • Nicola Smyrl

    NICOLA SMYRL, of Taylor Walton solicitors, explains how employee status assessments are conducted and how employers can keep their noses clean ahead of major changes in September.

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    Pregnancy and work – part one

    • 12 Oct 2022
    • Paula Chan and Emily Plosker

    Partner at Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP Paula Chan and Emily Plosker, managing associate at the same firm, look at 10 issues to consider relating to pregnancy in the workplace in a two-part series.

  • Menopause at work – how bosses can best support their employees

    • 13 Sep 2022
    • Joanna Chatterton

    Joanna Chatterton, partner at Fox Williams LLP, says attitudes around menopause are changing in the workplace and explains how employers can be more openly supportive of those experiencing it.

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    Agreeing settlements: dealing with the past

    • 14 Jul 2022
    • Adam Bernstein

    When an employment relationship breaks down, a settlement agreement can be the best solution. ADAM BERNSTEIN points to some advice on how to make the process as smooth as possible.