Employment Law Solicitors Leicester, Market Harborough And Uk Articles
Redundancy can be a difficult but necessary decision for businesses. However, even in genuine redundancy situations, employers must follow fair procedures especially when it comes to helping affected employees find alternative roles...
A new report by ‘Don’t Divide us’, titled “the Equality Act isn’t working: Equalities Legislation and the Breakdown of Informal Civility in the workplace”, paints a controversial picture; rather than fostering fairness, the Equality Act may be chipping away at the very civility it sets outs to protect.
Our Employment Law team has undertaken a detailed review of enquiry data showing the most frequently raised issues by individuals across the UK and the trends shaping today’s workplace concerns...
Work too hot to handle? What is the law on working in the heat? Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Last week the government published Employment Tribunal statistics for the last quarter (January to March Q4 2024/25)...
A recent employment tribunal has highlighted the risks whistleblowers face, and the responsibilities organisations have to protect them...
As we celebrate Pride Month 2025, it's a time not only for visibility and celebration but also for reflection - especially in the workplace...
Being made redundant is never easy; but what happens when the process isn’t fair or when your experience and age seem to count against you? Mr Wayne Norman v Lidl Great Britain Ltd...
For many people living with hidden disabilities like ADHD, navigating the workplace can feel like a constant uphill battle...
Dispelling the myth that Stress, Anxiety and Depression are all the same...
The backlog of open cases at employment tribunals has increased significantly according to newly released statistics from HM Courts and Tribunals service...
In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal confirmed that whistleblowing protections under UK Employment Law do not extend to external job applicants...
Facing an employment dispute can be a daunting process, filled with uncertainty and legal complexities. Judicial mediation offers a less formal, often quicker, and potentially less stressful way of resolving employment disputes.
Disclosure and witness statements play a crucial role in ensuring a fair and transparent process. Understanding their purpose and knowing what to expect can help you prepare more confidently...
If you’re representing yourself in the Employment Tribunal, one of the key documents you may need to prepare is a Schedule of Loss...
Once an employer receives a claim, they have 28 days to submit the ET3 form. This form is crucial as it outlines the employer's defence against the allegations made by you, the claimant...
This guide outlines the key stages involved in commencing a claim—beginning with Early Conciliation through ACAS and concluding with the drafting of legal pleadings—and explains how our firm can support you throughout the process...
Lawson West provides FREE Walk-In sessions each week where you can speak to an experienced employment specialist about your employer troubles...
No Protection for Whistleblowing Job Applicants – What you need to know...
Landmark UK legal ruling defines who can legally call themselves 'Women'....ramifications for employers, trans people and those affected by gender transition...
Following her nomination for 'Solicitor of the Year' in the 2025 Leicestershire Law Society Awards, Team Manager & Senior Associate Solicitor Sejal Patel has been shortlisted as a finalist in this category...
Further to the statutory cap updates, the injury to feelings awards in discrimination and detriment cases have been published. For claims presented to the employment tribunal on or after 6 April 2025, the updated Vento bands for injury to feelings are as follows...
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, shares her thoughts...
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 brings several key updates to statutory compensation limits and employment-related payments in the UK, effective from 6 April 2025...
Head of Employment, Kate Lea, shares an update...
The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant shift in UK employment law, granting employees unfair dismissal rights from the day they start work...
What to Do if You Are Considering a Constructive Dismissal Claim...
We are delighted to announce that João Madeira has qualified as a Solicitor
What is Inappropriate Language at Work? Karinna Foster explains...
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force on 6 April 2025...
Reflecting on Career Progression: My New Role as Team Manager at Lawson West Solicitors...
In 2025, the UK retail sector continues to face significant disruption. Several big-name retailers, including Wilko, Marks & Spencer, Boots, John Lewis, H&M, Quiz, and others, have announced store closures or downsizing plans...
Well done to Senior Associate Solicitor and Team Manager, Sejal Patel, who has been nominated for 'Solicitor of the Year' in the Leicestershire Law Society Awards!
A recent survey had today reported that one in four service companies are cutting jobs after what has been described as a “tax raid” by the Labour Government...
Karinna Foster looks at how important remote working is as a lifestyle benefit for today's employees - Has it become a non-negotiable right?
2025 is to be a significant year with some key changes and reforms within the workplace which impact on individuals and businesses alike...
Zac Connolly looks at the recent impact of Harassment claims at McDonalds and the need for all employers to take proactive measures regarding Harassment claims in the workplace...
This week is National Grief Awareness Week...
Statutory maternity, paternity, adoption pay, shared parental leave and sick pay...
Employment Tribunal Orders - Manchester City Football Club is to pay Benjamin Mendy almost £11million in unpaid wages...
National Stress Awareness Day: A Guide for Employees and Employers on Employment Law
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.
TGI Fridays Rescue Deal – 35 sites shut including Leicester, can workers bring unfair dismissal or other claims?
100 days are nearly up for Labour's new draft Employment Rights Bill....Kate Lea shares her perspective on what might be coming
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...
NEXT Faces Estimated Cost of £30 million
