GPS sackings latest setback for some gig economy workers
The Guardian reported this week on a number of drivers working for a company called Stuart who have, according to their union, lost their…
Employment
Workplace bullying investigation: Buckingham Palace findings remain private
The review that was initiated in March 2021 investigated the response to claims made about the alleged bullying of staff. According to…
Staff Contracts – Getting Them Right
Dental practices rely upon many things to operate – premises, equipment, and the obvious….patients. However, without staff, the practice…
More healthcare professionals to be given powers to certify fit notes
When an employee is off work for more than seven days their absence needs to be certified by way of a Statement of Fitness for Work, also…
Working with Dementia
Dementia Awareness Week 30 May to 5 June 2022
Dementia is often mistaken as something which happens when we get older, but it’s…
Employment Law Webinar | Hybrid Working & How to make it work
As Covid-19 restrictions have eased, many organisations have progressed from fully working at home to welcoming employees back to the…
Are Employees Entitled to the Extra Bank Holidays for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
On the 6th of February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years…
Queen’s Speech 2022: Employment Law overview
On 10 May 2022 the Queen’s speech was delivered by HRH The Prince of Wales standing in for the monarch, who missed the ceremony for the…
What should employers learn this Mental Health Awareness Week?
Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May, this year’s theme is ‘Loneliness’
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness…
Employment Law Webinar | Mental Health in the Workplace
With one in four people in the UK likely to be affected by mental ill health at some stage in their lives, employers need to be able to…
How to make Health & Safety a Priority for your Business
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) marks its World Day for Safety and Health at Work on or around the 28th of April each year.…
Employment Law Webinar | Employment Law Update
Find out about the latest updates in employment law and be sure that your organisation is up-to-date…
The P&O saga continues…
As a result of P&O’s disastrous handling of the firing of over 800 staff without notice, the controversial Chief Executive Peter…
Right to Work Checks: Changes for employers.
Important changes to Right to Work checks are being introduced from 6 April 2022 as part of the Home Office move to a digital solution to…
P&O backlash after 800 staff fired without notice
The backlash against P&O Ferries has been swift and fierce after the firm apparently sacked 800 staff by video message without any…
Can Employees Refuse to Return to the Workplace Post-Pandemic?
With the remaining COVID 19 restrictions set to be lifted in Scotland from 21st March 2022, it is important to think about what this means…
Employment Law Webinar | Managing Organisational Changes in the Workplace
When your organisation needs to adapt to new circumstances, your workforce may also need to transform, both in its size and how people do…
Kicked out – how animal abuse could end your career
A video showing West Ham United footballer, Kurt Zouma, attacking one of his pet cats attracted huge media attention and significant public…
Government confirms the immediate withdrawal of the Tier 1 Investor route
Yesterday, the UK Government issued a press release confirming that the Tier 1 Investor visa has been closed with immediate effect. The…
What’s happening in Immigration Law in 2022?
Our Immigration Associate, Gurjit Pall, recently hosted a webinar on the key developments in immigration law over the last 12 months and…
Employment Law Webinar | Protecting Your Brand
Brand is crucial to any business owner. From name and slogan to your logo or even colour, these can all be associated with your brand.…