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Changes to employment law in April 2020: what employers should know

Employers across the UK are naturally preoccupied with the COVID-19 outbreak at present.

Five companies going the extra mile for employees during Coronavirus

We live in unprecedented times and the news can become overwhelming at times.

Employment tribunal system struggling to cope

Research from the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)? has painted a “bleak picture” of employment tribunal delays

Two million workers missing out on paid leave

Unrealistic workloads and employers deliberately denying holiday requests are preventing workers taking leave

Legal lowdown: Are you paying staff correctly?

With several big firms being fined for failing to pay the minimum wage, it's time to check your processes

Legal-ease: Protecting yourself during exit talks

Protect your position when negotiating exits

Legal-ease: Time to review your dress code policy

The recent case of a female receptionist sent home for not wearing high heels has thrust company dress policies into the limelight

The importance of tailoring restrictive covenants

Bartholomews Agri Food v Thornton serves as a reminder of the importance of tailoring restrictive covenants

How 'pulling a sickie' could lead to more duvet days than intended

Though employees who take 'duvet days' can now be more easily disciplined, there are some factors to consider

Gala Coral: employment law case study

Working for the fastest growing of the top three betting companies and with a £2 billion merger on the cards, Gala Coral's head of HR wants a cost effective and business focused employment law...