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Shared parental leave: the employment solicitor’s view

Shared parental leave is a point of discussion this week, with HRs, employment lawyers and employers, not to mention employees, expecting a child. So,...

Zero hours contracts: exclusivity terms 10 months down the line

Zero hours contracts have become “dirty words” of the UK workplace with many employers joining a tide of high profile businesses and politicians in...

Five common mistakes employers make when they’re told an employee is pregnant

An unscheduled “catch up” meeting from one of your reports drops into your calendar and you know it’s either a resignation or worse …...

Employers: the best way to manage staff on maternity leave

Catherine Ridd, associate at employment lawyer Morgan Denton Jones, offers employers some advice on the processes and pitfalls of dealing with staff taking maternity...

Sunday Trading Hours: how to open up shop and avoid employment tribunal claims

The rights of shop workers to opt out of working on Sundays have recently been extended by the Enterprise Act 2016, although the relevant...

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...