Employment And Hr Services Articles
On 10th October 2024, the highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill was published by the government, outlining several significant reforms to be made to employment law, which are set to completely transform the current legal landscape.
The workplace can be rife with these due to differing opinions and it can be a tricky celebration to negotiate with employees. Halloween divides people’s opinions, for some it is an important festival to be celebrated whilst others find it offensive.
Last week, administrators confirmed that construction giant ISG had ceased trading with the immediate closure of all its sites and the loss of 2400 jobs...
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
1,000 jobs cut may trigger potential Unfair Dismissal Claims and a wave of Settlement Agreements
An Executor is a person who is named in a Will to deal with the estate of someone who has died. They have a legal duty to carry out the instructions of the Will in accordance with the Law...
A 58 year-old was successful in the Employment Tribunal on a case of Age Discrimination, with his employer being ordered to pay a shocking £3.2 million award!
"If our new Prime Minster is true to his word then employer lawyers need to brace ourselves as we are in for one hell of a ride!" Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Large US bank dismisses employees for ‘Mouse Jiggling’ ...
The case of Clifford -v- IBM United Kingdom Ltd...
We look at how flexible an employer ought to be to allow staff time off to watch The Euros...
This year’s theme is “Do you see me?” It aims to challenge the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and to celebrate the valuable contribution they make to society and the workplace...
We are delighted to announce that Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, has been promoted to Head of Employment Law.
If you have been faced with homophobic or transphobic comments from your employer or co-worker, it is important to understand that the law is on your side...
If you find yourself in a situation where your employer is proposing to exit you from the business under the terms of a settlement agreement, do consider the following three points before proceeding...
There are several strategies you can use to your advantage to strengthen your position when negotiating, but here are our five top mistakes to avoid...
Have you been offered a Settlement Agreement/exit package and do you want to negotiate a better package?
This week marks Mental Health Awareness week. Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
Lawson-West wins unfair dismissal claim after employers told a Great-grandmother to give her 'naughty child' a 'good slap'...
Can I bring a Discrimination Claim against my employer?
In the case of D Pile-Grey v Ministry of Defence: 2200649/2022 a Tribunal ruled that it is racist to say someone is playing the race card at work. Senior Associate Solicitor, Sejal Patel, explains...
Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains... "Stress Awareness month has been held every April since 1992. For good reason. Modern day life can be stressful. I suspect most of us have moments where we feel overwhelmed and unable to cope..."
Solicitor Ashley Hunt, a Director in Lawson-West’s Employment Department, explains...
Whistleblowing is the act of reporting any misconduct or illegal activities by an employer, and it plays a vital role in maintaining transparency and accountability in the workplace. Employment Law Paralegal, Joao Madeira, explains...
2nd-8th April 2024 marks World Autism Acceptance Week. Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
Whilst litigation is a valuable tool in our armoury and, whilst sometimes necessary, it is not the only option...
Spring has finally sprung, longer days and the prospect of a bank holiday just around the corner is enough to put a spring in our step, so now is a good time to remind everyone of their entitlements in respect of bank holidays...
Whether you are an employer or an employee we understand how stressful it can be when an issue arises in the workplace...
It’s that time of year again! The government's annual increase in compensation limits for employment tribunal awards take effect from 6th April 2024...
Friday 8th March marks this year's International Women’s Day! Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, shares her thoughts...
The government has now announced the annual increase in compensation limits for Employment Tribunal awards and other statutory payments...
With a General Election looming before January 2025, Labour has already set out its commitment to Employment Reforms should they win it. We list the Labour pledges announced in 2023, which are likely to form the backbone of an electoral manifesto...
The Government has now given guidance on the fire and rehire rules. A new code has now been drawn up by the Department for Business and Trade and is before Parliamentary approval...
Employers be sure to follow the new policies being introduced this year...
2024 sees changes in the UK Employment Law - employees be sure to know your rights...
You may have seen recently online the story about a cleaner at a London law firm who was fired for eating a leftover sandwich...
The tribunal last month awarded £490,000 compensation for Lloyds Bank worker who was unfairly dismissed for using ‘the N word’ during a work training session...
Is your company talking about the Menopause at work? Is it time for a Menopause Policy? Director & Head of Employment Law, Vaishali Thakerar, explains...
We look at the possible reasons behind the increase in the number of Neurodiversity Discrimination claims...
Head of HR & Operations, Hannah Warren, tackles the topic...
Yesterday the Government issued a Consultation paper on reintroducing fees in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeals Tribunal. Head of Employment, Vaishali Thakerar, explains...
'The Last Straw' at work could lead to dismissal or your resignation. Director Ashley Hunt looks at the timing of resignation and what constitutes Constructive Dismissal...
Director & Head of Employment, Vaishali Thakerar, outlines the changes in UK Employment Law which are coming into force in 2024
Head of HR & Operations, Hannah Warren, shares some advice...
The Government has introduced reforms with the aim of simplifying holiday entitlement and pay calculations in the Working Time Regulations (WTR)
Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...