Category: Employment Law
- Employment Law
Garden Leave – a win-win solution?
During an employee’s notice period and irrespective of whether it was the employer or employee who provided notice of termination, by exercising ...
- Employment Law
Returning to Work during COVID -19
Bringing your employees back to work during a pandemic can be tricky and a cautious approach should always be taken. Employees are likely to have a ...
- Employment Law
How should employers deal with COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. The risk level is currently identified as moderate. How can I reduce ...
- Employment Law
Askews star Lianne Payne on front page of C&W in Business
We are delighted to share news about the latest edition of the Coventry & Warwickshire in Business magazine. Brightening the front cover with a ...
- Employment Law
Ethical Veganism is a Philosophical Belief!
An employment tribunal has today ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and therefore should be protected under the Equality Act 2010. ...
- Employment Law
The Work Christmas Party: How to ensure you still have a job the next day
Our Christmas tradition has always been to write an article aimed at employers, giving guidance on how to prepare for the work Christmas party and ...
- Employment Law
Workplace Relationships – Should they be permitted?
The recent high-profile departure of Steve Easterbrook, the Chief Executive of the fast food chain McDonalds, has sparked debate on whether employers ...
- Employment Law
Equal Opportunities – The benefits for an employer in getting it right
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has found in favour of two Claimants in their discrimination claims against both their employer, Capita, and ...
- Employment Law
Thomas Cook – Are they ‘off the hook’ to their employees?
This morning saw the demise of yet another iconic British tour operator and airline; Thomas Cook. Thomas Cook has ceased trading with immediate ...
- Employment Law
Need to suspend an Employee? Our Top Tips!
As a general rule, some employers will suspend employees when they are suspected of committing gross misconduct. However, employers should be ...