10 things you should know about holiday pay
Holiday pay legislation is a hot topic for many and as businesses and workers start planning leave for the summer holidays, it is essential to know the basics of holiday rights in employment. Here are...
View ArticleSuspending an employee: what do you need to know?
It is a practice of many employers to suspend employees who they suspect have committed an act of gross or serious misconduct. However, many employers are unaware that by suspending an employee they...
View ArticleCan I be made redundant on maternity or sick leave?
What happens if, during an employee’s absence on maternity leave, an employer discovers that an employee had not been doing the work they should have been doing or, alternatively, finds that their...
View ArticleLinder Myers – Legal 500 Directory
Linder Myers is proud to feature in the Legal 500 legal directory. Each year the Legal 500 directory undertake an independent, full and comprehensive analysis of law firms across the United Kingdom in...
View ArticleMaternity Action report reveals 1 in 20 new mothers made redundant
Maternity Action have released a report on how women are being unfairly dismissed while on maternity leave, returning from work and even during pregnancy. They have reported that every year, more than...
View ArticleBeat the January Blues
If you’ve been on social media or listened to the news, you may have heard the phrase ‘Blue Monday’, which took place yesterday. It was developed by a PR agency in 2005, who claimed it had developed a...
View ArticleWhen and how should you suspend an employee?
When and how should you suspend an employee? The decision of whether or not to suspend an employee suspected of misconduct can be a difficult one for many employers. If an employer suspects an employee...
View ArticleMisconduct caused by stress, anxiety or depression
Misconduct caused by stress, anxiety or depression I have specialised in employment law for over 25 years. Throughout my career I have been asked to provide advice to both employers and employees in...
View ArticleCan my employer recover training fees from me?
Can my employer recover training fees from me? The government has been urged to investigate the practice by many employers of forcing employees to repay training costs when they leave employment. In...
View ArticleVicarious liability at Christmas: work, the party and the after-party
Vicarious liability at Christmas: work, the party and the after-party Christmas is almost upon us…as are the much awaited office Christmas parties. Whilst no one wants to be the office scrooge and...
View ArticleMass Redundancies and Protective Awards
Mass Redundancies and Protective Awards When a firm makes more than 20 or 100 people redundant such as through closing down a factory site, very special rules apply as to an employer’s obligations to...
View ArticleIs calling someone a profanity at work harassment or office banter?
Is calling someone a profanity at work harassment or office banter? Harassment is defined in the Equality Act 2010 to be “unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic, which has the...
View ArticleMetamorph Group Limited acquires Verisona Law
Metamorph Group Limited acquires Verisona Law Metamorph Group Limited has acquired leading Hampshire legal practice, Verisona Law, with offices in Portsmouth, Waterlooville and Gosport, the latter...
View ArticleRestrictive Covenants and Solicitors/Law Firms
Restrictive Covenants and Solicitors/Law Firms It is common for firms of Solicitors to have restrictive covenants in the contracts of employment of their staff. Clearly, Solicitors have a legitimate...
View ArticleBetter Bathrooms goes into administration
Better Bathrooms goes into administration If you have been affected by the Better Bathrooms administration news, you may wish to speak to a member of our team regarding Mass Redundancies and Protective...
View ArticleHave you been affected by The Dawnus Group Administration?
Have you been affected by The Dawnus Group Administration The Dawnus Group is a large construction group that operates throughout the UK with approximately 700 workers across it’s six region offices...
View ArticleHave you been affected by The Kingstown Furniture Administration?
Have you been affected by The Kingstown Furniture Administration? The staff at Kingstown furniture based in Hull, arrived at work one morning to be told they had lost their jobs with immediate effect....
View ArticleAre changes on the horizon for the ‘Gig Economy’ workers?
Last week the Labour government made an announcement that they would boost the employment rights of the ‘gig economy’ workers. In the release by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, they promised to...
View ArticleNot just a difficult manager: unfair dismissal and workplace bullying
As further news comes to light in relation to allegations concerning Priti Patel, our employment department looks at the potential exposure employers face if their managers are abusive towards or...
View ArticleCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: what is furlough leave?
Following the Government’s announcement on Friday 20th March 2020, there has been much discussion about the Government’s support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Central...
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