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What employment law issues might you be dealing with this year? Whether you are coping with persistent employee absences, performance issues, a company restructure involving redundancies, or an Employment Tribunal claim – we are here to help.

Our services cover all aspects of HR and employment law support, advice and representation. We can assist with issues such as: recruitment and contracts, documents and policies, staff training, health and safety, sickness absence, maternity rights, disciplinary and grievances, dismissals and redundancies, TUPE and Employment Tribunals.

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Don’t Laugh at the Headline. Read the Judgment.
Employment Law
Don’t Laugh at the Headline. Read the Judgment.
A headline-grabbing tribunal, a highly unusual set of facts, and some very important employment law lessons for employers. The recent Employment Tribunal claim brought by Stephanie Bryan against her former employer, The Big Lemon, generated significant national media attention. However, whilst many reports focused on the unusual circumstances surrounding complaints of odour and flatulence in […]
Your Customer Harasses Your Employee. Could Your Business Be Liable?
Employment Law
Your Customer Harasses Your Employee. Could Your Business Be Liable?
Many employers are unaware that a significant change in employment law is about to increase their responsibility for protecting employees from harassment by customers, clients, suppliers, contractors and other third parties. From 30 October 2026, employers who fail to take adequate preventative action could find themselves facing Employment Tribunal claims, compensation awards, reputational damage and […]
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Employment Law
Why Your Employee Handbook Could Be Your Most Valuable Insurance Policy
Businesses insure almost everything. Buildings. Vehicles. Equipment. Cyber risk. Professional liability. Business interruption. Yet one of the most significant sources of risk in any organisation often receives considerably less attention: its people. An employee handbook may not look much like an insurance policy. It does not come with a premium or compensate you when something […]
Why does a People Audit matter before selling your business?
Corporate & Commercial Law
Why does a People Audit matter before selling your business?
Selling a business is often the culmination of years, and sometimes decades, of hard work. Most business owners understand the importance of preparing their finances, reviewing contracts and seeking tax advice well in advance of a sale. However, one area is frequently overlooked until a buyer’s advisers begin their due diligence process: your people and […]
A New Era for Trade Union Access: What Employers Must Do Now
Employment Law
A New Era for Trade Union Access: What Employers Must Do Now
The clock is ticking for employers. This October, a significant shift in workplace relations comes into force. A new statutory right for trade unions to access workplaces will take effect under the Employment Rights Act.
UK Employment Law Changes: What Employers and Employees Should Know for 2025 and Beyond
Employment Law
UK Employment Law Changes: What Employers and Employees Should Know for 2025 and Beyond
The UK government is preparing to introduce a landmark series of reforms under the Employment Rights Bill, aimed at strengthening worker protections and creating a fairer, more modern employment landscape. The changes, which it has confirmed will be phased in over time, are expected to impact millions of workers and will place new and significant […]
Settlement agreements
Employment Law
Settlement agreements
What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract made between an employer and an employee. What are they used for? It can be used by either party to it, to resolve a dispute or to end the working relationship including where an employer has followed a fair process and/or the […]
What is discrimination?
Employment Law
What is discrimination?
As a ‘worker’ you are protected under employment law against discrimination at work on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. These are protected characteristics in law. The law against discrimination is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The Act covers all areas of […]
Defending employment tribunal claims
Employment Law
Defending employment tribunal claims
The employment tribunal lists judgments on their website which is open to the public by clicking here. Over the past year or so we have seen several cases listed on the employment tribunal judgment website that were determined by rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 (as amended). What is rule 21 and […]
Contracts of employment
Employment Law
Contracts of employment
Contracts of employment are the foundation of the employment relationship between your organisation and your employees.  Whilst contracts of employment come in many shapes and sizes, one thing they all have in common is they should contain the prescribed information, contained within Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996).  Everything else, over […]

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