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What can I do? Employment Blog We discuss family businesses who are in the middle of a dispute and where swift action is required. 11 October 2023 6 min read Alzheimer's in the workplace Wills Blog September marks World Alzheimer’s Month which aims to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. 19 September 2023 4 min read How to manage staff holiday over Christmas Employment Articles Blog How to manage staff holiday over Christmas 24 February 2023 4 min read Death benefit where suicide is suspected Business Articles Blog Death benefit where suicide is suspected 31 January 2023 5 min read Annual review of national minimum and living wage rates announced Employment Articles Blog Annual review of national minimum and living wage rates announced 8 December 2022 1 min read Siblings not pulling their weight? Employment Blog Siblings not pulling their weight? 31 October 2022 5 min read New advice from Acas on staff suspensions Employment Blog New advice from Acas on staff suspensions 26 October 2022 2 min read Brexit Freedoms Bill Employment Blog Brexit Freedoms Bill 26 October 2022 2 min read Naming and shaming Employment Blog Naming and shaming 29 July 2022 2 min read Direct employment in the construction sector Construction Blog Direct employment in the construction sector 29 July 2022 3 min read A bus driver's dilemma - disability discrimination Business Articles Blog A bus driver's dilemma - disability discrimination 29 July 2022 3 min read Age discrimination and retirement of the older employee Employment Blog Age discrimination and retirement of the older employee 29 July 2022 7 min read Load More
A guide to avoiding employment tribunal issues Employment Articles Blog Employment tribunal claims can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to a company’s reputation. 26 March 2024 5 min read
Employment law changes in 2024: how to prepare Employment Articles Blog Staying informed and proactive of the upcoming changes is crucial for employers to ensure compliance and foster a positive workplace. 22 February 2024 4 min read
What is on the horizon for employers in 2024 Employment Articles Blog As we kick off 2024, various employment law changes have been announced recently, which are due to come into force over the course of the year. 29 January 2024 7 min read
Moving staff to a 4-day working week: Legal considerations for employers Employment Articles Blog We consider some of the legal issues that employers should bear in mind before implementing a 4-day working week. 2 November 2023 7 min read
My family business is being ruined by disputes. What can I do? Employment Blog We discuss family businesses who are in the middle of a dispute and where swift action is required. 11 October 2023 6 min read
Alzheimer's in the workplace Wills Blog September marks World Alzheimer’s Month which aims to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. 19 September 2023 4 min read
How to manage staff holiday over Christmas Employment Articles Blog How to manage staff holiday over Christmas 24 February 2023 4 min read
Death benefit where suicide is suspected Business Articles Blog Death benefit where suicide is suspected 31 January 2023 5 min read
Annual review of national minimum and living wage rates announced Employment Articles Blog Annual review of national minimum and living wage rates announced 8 December 2022 1 min read
Siblings not pulling their weight? Employment Blog Siblings not pulling their weight? 31 October 2022 5 min read
New advice from Acas on staff suspensions Employment Blog New advice from Acas on staff suspensions 26 October 2022 2 min read
Direct employment in the construction sector Construction Blog Direct employment in the construction sector 29 July 2022 3 min read
A bus driver's dilemma - disability discrimination Business Articles Blog A bus driver's dilemma - disability discrimination 29 July 2022 3 min read
Age discrimination and retirement of the older employee Employment Blog Age discrimination and retirement of the older employee 29 July 2022 7 min read