Author Archives: Gareth

Hallowee’en special – a claim with legs

It’s that time of year again when things can get a little … spooky. In ...

DBS employment checks

Recently there has been an increase in the number of employers using DBS employment checks ...

Employment tribunal fees (reboot)

The Ministry of Justice has started consulting on charging claimants in the employment tribunal fees ...

Navigating Workplace Expression Amidst the Israel/Gaza Conflict

Recently, there has been an increase in disciplinary action and dismissals as employees express their ...

Business partner disputes

We are often approached by someone who has fallen out with a business partner. Disputes ...

Non-compete clauses might be limited to 3 months

Background Non-compete clauses are terms in an employee’s contract restricting their ability to work for ...

New protection for staff who are redundant while pregnant

Women who are made redundant while pregnant have long been entitled to a right of ...

Social media and disciplinaries

It’s becoming ever more common for employers to monitor their employees’ accounts on social media. ...

Impact of Covid-19 on employment law

This article discusses the impact of Covid-19 on employment law in the UK. When signs ...

Cost of living crisis

The current cost of living crisis, principally involving the rise in energy bills has meant ...