Employment Law

Farming is the backbone of British life, with around  70% of the UK’s land used for agriculture in 2023. With such a massive footprint, it’s no surprise that the industry faces unique employment challenges. From seasonal hiring to navigating contracts and holiday pay, there’s a lot to keep track of.

You will no doubt have seen in the news last month that Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC earlier than planned, following a controversial social media post.

A recent ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides important guidance for employers, particularly those in the transport sector or with staff on variable working hours.

It’s not uncommon for people to have more than one job. But if you’re off sick from one of them and still working the other, can your employer fire you?

We’re excited to welcome Rachel Mills to our Derby office as a Managing Associate in Employment Law.

The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act (the “PLB Act”) is expected to come into effect soon. It will grant bereaved fathers and partners expanded rights to paternity leave.

Working families with babies in neonatal care will have the right to additional time off from day one. This is because of the latest changes to the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act.

The government has announced several new statutory rates that will come into effect for employees in April 2025.

If you’re a premises licence holder facing insolvency or bankruptcy, your licence may lapse. It’s important to understand how insolvency can affect your licence, and how you can preserve it. 

A new law has been enacted that introduces significant changes to tipping practices across various sectors in the UK.

Employers in the hospitality industries face tough new legislation. They will need to be more active in protecting their workers against sexual harassment. Read on for more information. 

Following headlines earlier this year that some employers were offering their management staff paid time off work to look for new jobs, we look into the legal implications which employers providing this “on search” employment may face.