Employment Law Solicitors Leicester, Market Harborough And Uk Articles
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...
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?
The recent Supreme Court case considered whether care workers who sleep over in their place of work are entitled to National Minimum Wage for their hours asleep - a sleeping wage. This case looked at whether 'sleep-in shift time' was in fact 'working time' and eligible for pay...
Today is International Women's Day, and the Government (Health Minister Matt Hancock) has launched a review of the UK's health and care system for women, starting with a 12-week consultation and survey
Endometriosis in the workplace explored...
Mental health concerns, Coronavirus and ways to help
What's your coping strategy for working from home? There are ways to improve your sense of control and motivation. Find out more...
Did you know there are several ways of making people redundant? And not all employers get it right. Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment at Lawson-West Solicitors explores the criteria employers should apply in making redundancies...
If your employment contract has been terminated...you might have been unfairly dismissed. What can you do about it?
Court of Appeal Case - Lawson West acted in the recent case of Irwell Insurance v Watson - where an employee tried to bring a claim against an insolvent employer
We expose the Top 10 most common Myths about Redundancy
Findings and Report on Coronavirus in the workplace, from the views and perspectives of employees. Not to be missed. See our full report and statistics.
The employee discusses all angles of their employment issue with the Citizens Advice volunteer or member of staff at the initial stage, they then determine if additional expertise is needed from a solicitor. Find out the process and how it all works here...
The Government’s guidance for employers regarding employees and testing for Covid-19 was updated on 8 October - see the impact for employers here...
According to The Ministry of Justice, there has been an 18% increase in employment tribunal single claims during lockdown. Read about the tribunal claims backlog...
Her employer 'reacted negatively’, saying she had ‘no other choice' but to dismiss her.
