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Demotion: Five things employers need to know.

Demoting an employee can seem a more attractive option than going down the disciplinary or performance route (and potentially terminating his or her employment)....

Secrets and showstoppers: what the GBBO taught us about confidentiality

When judge Prue Leith accidentally tweeted the name of the winner before the Great British Bake Off final had aired, it was a high-profile...

Employees working too hard: what can an employer do?

Following the new Thriving at Work mental health report, Charlie Thompson, an employment law associate at Harbottle & Lewis LLP, takes a look at...

Are separate copies of documents OK in settlement agreements?

Q: HR Manager question: is it OK if an employee signs a Settlement Agreement at work and his adviser separately emails a copy of...

Settlement agreements for Senior Executives (five things HRs should prepare for)

Settlement agreements are a useful tool to end cleanly the employment of an unwanted senior executive or member of staff, says Jacqueline Kendal, Senior Associate...

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...