Author Archives: Gareth

Gig economy and employment contracts

The gig economy describes the employment contracts done by individuals on a temporary or specific ...

Case Study: Francis and the office chair

From time to time we will tell you about a Birmingham employment law case we ...

Is failing to follow the dress code misconduct?

The Dorchester, a five-star hotel in London, is yet another company to make the news ...

Companies react to continued Brexit uncertainty

As the UK gets ready to leave the EU, some companies are preparing to leave ...

Victory for care workers in minimum wage claim

3,400 care workers have received a total of £650,000 in back pay following a HM ...

More than 7 million Britons in “precarious employment”

The term “precarious employment” is being used more and more. Another term for it is ...

Companies uncertain over Brexit as lawyers argue

Hundreds of lawyers are arguing about Brexit at a consitutional and government level. Businesses are ...

Discrimination lawyers on positive discrimination

Diversity at the workplace is a preoccupying issue for discrimination lawyers. The law recognises that ...

Case study: Eva’s Solihull settlement agreement

From time to time we tell you about a Birmingham employment law case we have ...

Case study: Dav’s DVLA dismissal

From time to time we tell you about a Birmingham employment law case we have ...