Employment Law Solicitors Leicester, Market Harborough And Uk Articles

The 3rd December 2023 marks the International Day of Disabled Persons. Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains more...

Lawson-West provides FREE Walk-In sessions each week where you can speak to an experienced employment specialist about your employer troubles.

Male Menopause in the Workplace – Employee Rights and Employer Obligations

We ask - Are gender fluid and non-binary workers discriminated against because the Equality Act 2010 is out of date?

Employment Law: What is the law surrounding protected characteristics for religion or belief? What is a Philosophical Belief?

The Government has responded to the 2019 consultation on options of reforming family related leave and pay. The response sets out new reforms...

Our employment team looks at privacy, defamation and misconduct, what legal steps are likely for both employer and employee...

Should employers control alcohol consumption at staff Christmas parties and social gatherings? 1 in 3 workers witness party harassment or inappropriate behaviour CMI study finds...

We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!

The Carers Leave Act 2023 has received Royal Assent, this means employers are duty bound to provide workplace Unpaid Leave to carers....

We summarise the key changes to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill and what this means for UK employment law and the impact for employers...

We look at the subject of older workers and what employers can do to adapt to an increasingly older workforce.

New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that the rate of redundancies has increased and is now close to pre-pandemic levels. What can be done about redundancy?

A person’s Autism or ADHD disability can be difficult to manage at work, what actions can you take if you are treated differently or feel discriminated against in the workplace?

Times have changed and so has the way we use language in the workplace. So we ask, "How acceptable is it to use the ‘F’ word at work?" Karinna Foster explains how a judge ruled in this case...

Vaishali Thakerar outlines the main employment law changes in 2023, including the new compensatory and redundancy award payment limits, plus proposed new legislation on maternity, redundancy, worker's rights and employment contracts...

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK - what does this mean for employees who may potentially be affected when trying to work, or travel to work?

Solicitor Joseph Weston looks at a particular employment law case [McAllister v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2022] EAT 87] and legitimate sickness absence...

How to calculate Part Time (or part-year) Worker's entitlement to holiday pay....not as easy as you might think

Your marriage status could be the basis of a discrimination claim - yes, it is very rare, but it can happen.....see this recent case of interest...

How to approach a Settlement Agreement negotiation and useful steps you can take...

Do employers need to honor the additional Bank Holiday for their staff?

What can employees do about working in very hot conditions in their place of work?.....

Read more about the CIPD Zero-Hours Report published in August - Are Zero-Hours Contracts still viewed negatively? How many hours do people work on them? What % of employers use them?

What can employers do in work environments which are too hot?
This summer could end up being the hottest on record, with working temperatures set to soar to at least 38° degrees... Sejal looks at the law and employer options....

Is the flurry of resignations and sackings within Parliament legal? What about Constructive Unfair Dismissal?

Director Vaishali Thakerar looks at this week's Employment Tribunal decision and the difference between sexual harassment and harassment related to sex in the workplace...

Employment Solicitor Rebekah Brown looks at whether an employer can demand your attendance back in the workplace and new Covid-19 isolation rules...

Solicitor, Rebekah Brown looks at the important role of trade unions and how membership can support employees facing employment issues...

Our employment law team highlights the key dates in the 2022 calendar and forthcoming changes affecting HR, payroll, National Insurance, allowances and bank holidays.

Some UK businesses are cutting sick leave pay and changing sick leave policies due to Covid-19....

Our article looks at the Covid-safe workplace requirements following the government's recommendation to encourage people to work from home where they can and the anticipation of a super-infectious Omicron virus. What are the key things for employers to get right in a Plan B scenario?

This week is anti-bullying week and schools and organisations up and down the country have been getting behind this year's theme of One Kind Word - one kind word can provide a moment of hope for so many people affected...

Mrs Amy Pullin who lives in Leicester, hit the national news headlines with her unfair dismissal tribunal win against her employers...read the story...

An accountancy employer failed to communicate their new hybrid working policy effectively, causing employee disquiet and resentment...How should it have been done?

A company who thought that TUPE transfer rights do not apply in a take-over situation was very wrong...

A High Street chain restaurant Catering Manager struggles with instant dismissal & a reduced hours contract offer

Experienced employment Solicitor and Director Ashley Hunt shares with us The Top 5 most common employment law claims

Furlough scheme changes started in July with employers contributing 10% of wages, increasing to 20% in August and September...find out more

Message chat one of our employment solicitors privately online for free in August - there are 4 August dates to choose from, 12noon to 2pm...

Amazing Staff Recipe this month: Try Ann Guttridge's easy-to-make Spicy Cheese Thins with a chilli kick, delicious on their own, or with a summer dip...

In this long-form article, we look at the three different types of workplace mediation as well as the benefits, costs and why mediation could be a better path for workplace disputes...

Employment Director, Vaishali Thakerar, looks at the work pay and sickness leave considerations surrounding the loss of a new born baby or pregnancy miscarriage..

For some employees, the thought of taking your employer to an employment tribunal is the worst scenario. Negotiation (or pre-litigation tactics) are available to bring about a negotiated settlement that parties agree to between them, with no recourse to a court. Find out more...

Need a quick and confidential 1:1 session with an experienced employment law solicitor? Join our FREE direct messaging chat service on 15th June...find out more

21 June lockdown easing is in the news - solicitor Sejal Patel looks at what would happen if the government's 'work from home if you can' rule is revoked and the impact on employee Covid-19 workplace confidence...

Lawson West Solicitors is pleased to announce the promotion to Director of employment solicitor, Vaishali Thakerar.

From April 2021, the new IR35 Scheme came into force. It sets out a company's responsibility to determine genuine Contractor status. Find out more about HMRC's IR35 Tax Scheme and checking tool...

Should employers insist on employees having Covid-19 vaccines? Can your employer force you to have a vaccine against your will? Head of Employment at Lawson West Solicitors, Director Vaishali Thakerar provides her legal insight...

From Covid-19 safety to sex discrimination, from Cabinet Minister bullying to whistleblowing – March’s stand-out employment law cases are a revealing reflection of human relations and interaction in the workplace…are you up to speed on the latest employment law?