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Legal update | Parental bereavement leave & pay

From 6th April 2020, parents have the right to paid time off after the loss of a child. Here’s what the new law means for you and your staff, and what... Read More

25 February 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

National Minimum Wage hike to hit your business

The government has announced new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates—promising the “biggest cash increase ever” for UK workers. Here... Read More

31 January 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Should you stop staff getting their parcels delivered to work?

It’s nearly Christmas. Which means a certain someone’s preparing to drop off countless packages by December 25th—often to people who’ve no care for co... Read More

29 November 2019 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

[Redundancy] How to pick who to let go

Redundancy is one of the most complicated and stressful areas of employment law. And it’s easy for bosses to make mistakes. Fortunately, there are wa... Read More

01 November 2019 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Do I have to pay an employee on jury service?

The summons to jury service, also called jury duty, comes without warning. And it’s a big shock for employees and bosses alike. But don’t panic. Here’... Read More

02 September 2019 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Can I fire someone over a social media post?

Managing social media inside of work is usually straightforward—no personal use on company time. But can you control what your staff post on social me... Read More

07 August 2019 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

WhatsApp and your workplace: a risky business move?

Outside of work, people use WhatsApp to send messages to friends and family. But does instant mobile messaging have a place inside the world of work? ... Read More

29 May 2019 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Keeping staff salaries secret in your workplace

Money talk is awkward. Especially if you have two employees doing the same job and one of them discovers they’re on a lower salary. Nobody likes that... Read More

26 April 2019 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

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