When to use an independent or external investigator
Things can and often do go wrong in business. Most of the time these issues are readily understood and dealt with through good management and governance, but occasionally something comes [...]
Will you be the victim in a cyber-bun fight?
I know at least one really exceptional cyber-law specialist (mentioning no names), and no, it isn’t me. But just like every director in every business or organisation, it is becoming [...]
Employment Rights Bill – What you need to know!
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is a key part of the Labour government’s implementation of its manifesto pledges. So, you know that changes are coming. But what are those changes? [...]
Big Brother is otherwise engaged – When is a Service Transfer not a TUPE Transfer?
Commercial service providers grapple with and often argue over the application of TUPE when they enter or exit contracts, leading to disputes and often unnecessary costs. If this resonates with you, then you should read on. [...]
The truth about employment law protection products
Thinking about entering into an employment law disputes insurance scheme? Then read on…. (more…) [...]
Removing a problem employee from your business
If you need to remove an employee from your business, it can be a messy, costly and risky process. So, it is often in a business’ interests to avoid much [...]
Do we really need employment contracts and policies?
Or perhaps the question should be: “Do these contracts and policies need to be so complicated? and who should draft them? HR or legal?” I have had several conversations recently [...]
What have we learnt about contingency planning from the Covid-19 pandemic?
No one could have fully predicted the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on businesses. But that shouldn’t be an excuse for poor planning. Let’s take some lessons from [...]
Taking the pain out of redundancies?
It is sign of the times that many businesses are looking at making redundancies within their teams. If you haven’t already looked at it, there is a good chance that [...]
How and when to settle an employment claim
There are many reasons why you might not want to settle an employment claim, and if you’ve done nothing wrong why should you? But sometimes it is a simple business [...]