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Jan

2021

Demoralised workplace bullying victim wins unfair dismissal claim

Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Few things are more demoralising than being bullied at work and victims are entitled to expect understanding and support from their employers. An Employment Tribunal (ET) made that point in upholding a constructive unfair dismissal claim brought by...

Jan

2021

Supreme Court decision hands lifeline to struggling businesses

Written by Dean Parnell

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on business and many businesses have struggled to stay afloat due to the restrictions placed on trading at various times by the Government. Ranging from closure orders to limiting the sale of...

Jan

2021

Owed money and tired of excuses? The Law knows how pressure is applied

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Many businesses and individuals who are owed money sadly become accustomed to hearing explanations and excuses for non-payment. However, as one case showed, specialist lawyers do not give up and are adept at bringing relentless pressure to bear on...

Jan

2021

Brexit – where does that leave future applicants wanting to come to work in the UK?

Written by Andre Minnaar

Gone are the days pre Brexit, when EEA Nationals had a right of free movement and could simply arrive in the UK without employment, look for a job and start working. However, with free movement between the UK and the EU having ended on 31 December...

Jan

2021

The Trade in Goods under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

Written by Baljit Chohan

One of the key areas for businesses in the debate on deal or no deal was what, if any, barriers (friction if you will) would be imposed on trading in goods with Member States following Brexit. The TCA secured a deal and it addressed many of the...

Dec

2020

Defamation, libel and slander... help and advice

Written by Emma Birch

Individuals or business facing social media defamation issues should seek advice at an early stage. Has your reputation been damaged by untruths shared on social media - libel or slanderous comments made verbally or in writing through any...

Dec

2020

The Furlough Scheme – Extended until 30 April 2021

Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Rishi Sunak, announced today (17 December) that the furlough scheme is being extended for an extra month, until the end of April 2021. During the announcement he said that the government will continue to pay 80% of wages until the end of the Scheme...

Dec

2020

Look out for Employment Law changes in 2021

Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

April 2021 proposed increases to statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay announced The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its proposed increases to a number of statutory benefit payments. The following rates are...

Dec

2020

Damning Inquiry into maternity deaths in Shropshire recommends nationwide action

Written by Adam Hodson

An independent inquiry investigating maternal and baby deaths at an NHS Trust in Shropshire has made damning findings in its initial report, and recommends “immediate and essential actions” nationwide to improve maternity services. The inquiry,...

Dec

2020

Executive denied $25 Million bonus claims Breach of Trust and Confidence

Written by Roy Colaba

An employer is under no duty to protect your personal financial welfare and that is one good reason employees should seek independent legal advice if they feel they have been denied remuneration that is fairly due. A case on this point concerned a...

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Demoralised workplace bullying victim wins unfair dismissal claim

Supreme Court decision hands lifeline to struggling businesses

Owed money and tired of excuses? The Law knows how pressure is applied

Brexit – where does that leave future applicants wanting to come to work in the UK?

The Trade in Goods under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

Defamation, libel and slander... help and advice

The Furlough Scheme – Extended until 30 April 2021

Look out for Employment Law changes in 2021

Damning Inquiry into maternity deaths in Shropshire recommends nationwide action

Executive denied $25 Million bonus claims Breach of Trust and Confidence

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