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Spring clean your employment contracts and policies Employment Blog Spring clean your employment contracts and policies 22 March 2022 5 min read
Can an employer fairly dismiss an employee who raises multiple grievances? Employment Articles Blog Can an employer fairly dismiss an employee who raises multiple grievances? 22 March 2022 6 min read
Employment law updates you need to know! Employment Blog Employment law updates you need to know! 24 January 2022 3 min read
The effects of Brexit when recruiting & retaining EU workers Employment Articles Blog The effects of Brexit when recruiting & retaining EU workers 9 November 2021 3 min read
Employment in a family owned business Employment Blog Employment in a family owned business 18 October 2021 3 min read
Government response on sexual harassment in the workplace Business Articles Blog Government response on sexual harassment in the workplace 17 August 2021 3 min read
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The advantages of working from home Employment Articles Blog The advantages of working from home 24 March 2021 2 min read
The worm turns: Maidment v Attwood Business Articles Blog The worm turns: Maidment v Attwood 15 March 2021 4 min read
Staff are the heart of every business Employment Articles Blog Staff are the heart of every business 17 February 2021 4 min read
Essex law firm behind major care homes deal Buying and Selling a Business Blog Essex law firm behind major care homes deal 12 February 2021 2 min read
Have you made an overpayment of wages to an employee? Employment Articles Blog Have you made an overpayment of wages to an employee? 25 August 2020 3 min read
When can an employer withhold wages? Employment Articles Blog When can an employer withhold wages? 17 August 2020 4 min read
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New Basildon office strengthens Birkett Long's position as Essex's leading law firm Private Client Articles News Birkett Long has officially celebrated the opening of its new office in Basildon. 11 June 2020 2 min read
Legal league table confirms Birkett Long as leading full service law firm for Essex Family and Matrimonial News Birkett Long has been ranked as a top legal firm in Essex across five different disciplines. 11 June 2020 2 min read