Employment law

The Employment Rights Bill is shaking things up, with employees expected to benefit from guaranteed hours and rights relating to shifts. The government is committed to ending one-sided flexibility and […]

The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeal for For Women Scotland Limited and has provided clarity on how ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ are to be defined. The decision acts […]

As part of the all new Employment Rights Bill, it’s likely that changes to statutory sick pay could significantly impact you and your business. When the Employment Rights Bill becomes […]

An investigation into the benefits and challenges of remote working is taking place. The House of Lords Select Committee on Home-Based Working (appointed on 30 January this year) is currently […]

A number of employees have brought claims to the employment tribunal following changes to shift patterns and flexible working options. Following changes at British Airways to shift patterns and flexible […]

At the end of last year, the government announced new rates for the national living wage. Employers should be mindful that the 2025 rates will come into force from 1 […]

Our employment law & business immigration experts delve into some recent case law that could prove relevant to you and your business. In our February edition of Dispatches, we look […]

Popular fast-food chain, McDonald’s, continues to face more employment tribunal harassment claims from its employees. McDonald’s is once again in the news in relation to employees bringing harassment claims. It […]

Over 3,500 predominantly female retail consultants employed by Next Retail Limited (Next) collectively brought an equal pay claim against their employer. The claim was on the basis that the work […]

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in individuals seeking fertility treatment. This trend includes not only heterosexual couples but also same-sex couples, single mothers, and those opting […]