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Introduction to Employment law

Employment rights and duties of both employees and employers are protected by law. It is important to know what to do if a dispute arises. The following links provide access to some general employment advice sites: www.acas.co.uk www.hse.gov.uk

www.direct.gov.en/employment www.dti.gov.uk/er Since the enactment of the Legal Aid, sentencing & punishment of offenders Act 2012, legal aid will only be available when there has been a alleged breach under the Equality Act 2010 or Human Trafficking exploitation. Check your entitlement to legal aid here: https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid

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The four-day week – will requests be on the rise for Employers?
The six-month pilot scheme of a four-day week on full pay has now concluded and the results are overwhelmingly positive: 56 of the 61 companies which took part in the trial which ran between June and December 2022 will continue the arrangement for employees and 18 companies have made the change to a four-day week […]
Alternatives to redundancies – Top 10 tips for employers
In these lingering uncertain economic times, many employers may be under pressure financially. They might be considering what can be done in order to reduce costs. Redundancy is a tried and tested method for reducing head-count and costs. However, what if you want to retain skilled and experienced, valuable staff and avoid the negative impact […]
One for all: SRA regulation for staff
All those who work in law firms, not just the lawyers, are liable to sanction by both their employer and the SRA for acts of misconduct.
LLP partner exits: what you need to know
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) partner exits should always be handled with care: not only to minimise the risk of legal disputes and liability, but also to avoid damaging relationships with clients and the remaining partners and employees of the firm. Professional and financial services firms should endeavour to convey a unified front, particularly now that […]
Supporting staff during the menopause
Moira Campbell and Özlem Mehmet outline what employers can do to help menopausal employees in the workplace.
Dealing with workplace investigations and employee suspensions
In light of new guidance, employers must tread carefully when it comes to suspending workers,.
What does the Chancellor’s mini-budget mean for entrepreneurs?
On 23rd of September the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, unveiled his mini budget which is effectively the Government's new growth plan. As everyone now knows this signified the Government's intention to focus directly upon economic growth. To this end, the Chancellor set out dramatic tax cuts (not all of which were either […]
Is the issue of workers’ rights post Brexit now back on the agenda?
Now that we have a new Prime Minister in situ, attention has quickly turned to Liz Truss’ actual policy agenda. Many comments have been devoted to the list of challenges she faces – every bit as serious as those encountered by almost any of the post-war Prime Ministers with the possible exception of James Callaghan.
Employment Tribunals – what does a “win” actually look like and what is the most effective way of achieving the best outcome?
I listened with interest to the recent BBC Radio 4 programme hosted by Evan Davis on Employment Tribunals. It was part of the excellent series called “The Bottom Line” and can be heard here in case you would like to tune in for yourself. For all those who are or may be involved in employment […]
The legal pitfalls of using AI at work
With businesses increasing their use of artificial intelligence, Georgia Roberts and Özlem Mehmet outline the risks involved.

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