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Proper pressure: the without prejudice rule, pre-termination negotiations and constructive unfair dismissal

What is a protected 'without prejudice' conversation and what rules apply when an employer wants to negotiate with an employee off the record? Sarah...

Q: Does an employee have a right to legal representation at a disciplinary hearing?

Q: Does an employee have a right to legal representation at a disciplinary hearing? Zoe Lagadec, principal solicitor at Mulberry’s Employment Law Solicitors answers... No.  While...

Pregnancy risk assessments and medical suspensions: What employers need to know.

All employers are under a duty to protect the health and safety of all their employees, but there are special duties that apply to...

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders: how can you ensure you are being fair?

Abigail Etchells, senior associate at Stevens & Bolton, looks at how employers can ensure that they are taking the right approach to the recruitment...

How can employers ensure employees aren’t discriminated against because of their disability?

Q: Recent research reveals that people with MS are suffering disturbing levels of workplace mistreatment. So what can and should employers do about it? A:...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...