Employment Law

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.

Leaving your job can be a daunting experience. When you hand in your resignation letter, you’ll be expected to fulfil a notice period. There is often uncertainty around notice periods, including whether you must work during them.

An estimated 3.6% of workers in the UK are on zero-hours contracts. These can offer flexibility around employees’ lives but not much predictability when it comes to the times or hours they work. As a result, the government is introducing a new law to give millions of workers more say on their working patterns.

In recent years, the importance of supporting caregivers in the workforce has become increasingly evident. Recognising this, the government has implemented new regulations with the aim of providing more support for staff who are balancing work with caregiving responsibilities.

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (ERFWA) will apply to any flexible working requests made on or after 6 April 2024, significantly changing the framework for requesting flexible working.

In the fast-paced world of business, it’s easy to overlook the importance of mental health and wellbeing. However, creating a supportive and positive environment for employees is not just a social responsibility; it’s a strategic necessity.

Tuesday 18th October marks World Menopause Day, raising awareness of the menopause and supporting options to improve health and wellbeing in women going through the menopause.

In our latest Employment Law blog, our Senior Associate Solicitor Natalie Abbott discusses ways in which companies can support staff going through the menopause.