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Garden leave: a bonus protection?

Garden leave has become a fairly standard clause in many contracts. However, a recent case questioned how much protection these provisions really gives to...

Restrictive Covenants: Mistakes not to make

Properly drafted restrictions protect an employer’s business relationships and confidential information so don't overlook them, says Melanie Stancliffe, Employment Partner at Irwin Mitchell LLP. Many employers...

Relocation, relocation, relocation

Relocation and TUPE - it's complicated. What claims can arise when the move involves collective redundancies? And who picks up the tab? Andrew Secker, Principal Associate for...

TUPE and contractual bonuses

Q: We’ve inherited employees under TUPE that had a contractual bonus linked to the transferor’s profits. Any advice? A: Kate Potts, Associate at GQ Employment Law,...

TUPE: Taking the commercial view

When it comes to TUPE, it makes sense to take a pragmatic, commercial view, says Dominic Holmes, Partner, at Taylor Vinters LLP. OK, I admit it....

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...