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What are the legal issues surrounding the bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral?
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What are the legal issues surrounding the bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral?

Posted on 12th September 2022 in Employment

With the announcement of a Bank Holiday on the day of the Queen’s funeral, many employees and employers will be wondering what the legal position is.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?
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What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?

Posted on 29th July 2022 in Employment

At a time when many are going on holiday, a recent decision has highlighted how easy it can be to get holiday pay wrong.
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
Discrimination claim brought against Sainsbury’s after ‘assistance cat’ refused entry shop
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Discrimination claim brought against Sainsbury’s after ‘assistance cat’ refused entry shop

Posted on 10th June 2022 in Employment

A claim for discrimination has been brought against Sainsbury’s after they refused to allow an ‘assistance cat’ into one of their shops in London
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
What should Employers be doing when returning to the office?
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What should Employers be doing when returning to the office?

Posted on 10th May 2022 in Employment

The pandemic has accelerated the trend of working from home but with the lifting of restrictions and workplaces reopening, employers are now having to think about what approach should be adopted when it comes to future work arrangements.
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
Changes to employers right to work checks
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Changes to employers right to work checks

Posted on 06th April 2022 in Employment

From 6 April employers right to work checks will change. Physical cards will no longer be accepted as part of the right to work checking process and checks will have to be done online via the Home Office online checking service.
Joanna Parry

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Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor
Latest guidance for employers on Covid
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Latest guidance for employers on Covid

Posted on 30th March 2022 in Employment, Coronavirus Pandemic

Prior to 25th March 2022, individuals were deemed incapable of work (for the purposes of assessing eligibility for SSP) if they were unable to work due to the need to self-isolate.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
The risk of an all at home commute
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The risk of an all at home commute

Posted on 23rd March 2022 in Employment

The Government’s Living with Covid strategy removed one of the final hurdles towards a return to full-time office working, but many are expected to continue working from home under the new regime.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
How should employers approach sabbatical requests?
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How should employers approach sabbatical requests?

Posted on 10th March 2022 in Employment

Work-life balance has very much been a talking point as a result of the covid pandemic. With this, employers have seen an increase in requests for sabbaticals.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
Case study of an employee who was fairly dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated
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Case study of an employee who was fairly dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated

Posted on 01st March 2022 in Employment

In Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Limited, an Employment Tribunal dismissed an employee’s claim for unfair and wrongful dismissal following her refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
What should I do if my employees refuse to return to the office after working from home?
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What should I do if my employees refuse to return to the office after working from home?

Posted on 16th February 2022 in Employment, Coronavirus Pandemic

Government guidance to work from home where possible has ended. As an employer, you may wish your staff to return to the office. However, some of your employees may be reluctant to return.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
Employers guide to TUPE
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Employers guide to TUPE

Posted on 18th January 2022 in Employment

We are regularly asked to advise employers on the application and implications of TUPE and how they can fulfil their obligations under the regulations. Here are some of the most common issues we advise our clients on.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
Are company directors employees?
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Are company directors employees?

Posted on 07th January 2022 in Employment

Whether or not directors are also employees is often not a simple question and can have big implications both for the individual and the company.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor