Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Zero-hours contracts after the general election

Over the past few years, zero-hours contracts have caused a lot of controversy. Some laud ...

Recruiters paint ugly picture of tattoo discrimination

A study of tattoo discrimination by CIPD course providers DPG Plc has revealed that 64% thought ...

Family-friendly rights for fathers

On 22 March, the Women and Equality Committee examined whether the support put in place ...

Grace’s dismissal for gross misconduct

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

Should staff be drinking at lunchtime?

One of London’s most historic financial institutions, Lloyd’s of London, has given a shock to ...

Are women-only businesses legal in employment law?

You may have seen this BBC News article about a women-only Cambodian taxi service ‘Moto Girls’ ...

Gig economy and employment contracts

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

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 ...

Companies uncertain over Brexit as lawyers argue

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