Employment Law Blog

From April 2015, a new ‘Shared Parental Leave’ regime will give parents greater flexibility to ‘share’ their entitlement to time off work to look after a new child. A recent government survey – ‘Shared parental leave:...

Employment specialist, Danielle Lister has recently joined the  Employment team  and is based at the  Newark  office. Danielle specialises in all aspects of  employment law , supporting both individuals and businesses with the...

Changes to the law designed to support Good Samaritans and community heroes moved a step forward recently. The government’s Social Action Responsibility and Heroism (SARAH) Bill is currently being considered by Parliament and has now completed the...

Before 30 June 2014 the right to request flexible working only applied to parents of children under the age of 17 or disabled children under the age of 18 and those caring for an adult. Since 30 June 2014 this is no longer the case. Now the only requirement...

Before hiring a new employee you should think carefully about the process of advertising the role, producing a contract and much more. Read our briefing which highlights some of the keys factors to consider. This business briefing just provides an overview...

Are you thinking of buying a house with a friend or co-habitant? The Law Society is urging people to seek legal advice before signing an agreement to protect your estate and your investment. Co-habiting couples or friends buying together have no protection...

Age may be just a number, but for some employees it does not feel that way. The Equality Act 2010 has made it unlawful to discriminate against, harass or victimise an employee because of their age. In Roberts v Cash Zone (Camberley Ltd) Ms Roberts was 18...

Do you use your work computer for personal matters? Make sure you are clear on your employers right to access or monitor your online activity at work. There is a contractual term of trust and confidence which is implied in every employment relationship. An...

Did you know that there have been several key changes in Employment Law? Are you up to date with the changes that came in to force on 6 April 2014? Since 6 April 2014 employees have had the option of submitting details of their dispute to ACAS before they...

Did you know that there have been several key changes in Employment Law? Are you up to date with the changes that came in to force on 6 April 2014. From 6 April 2014 employees will have the option of submitting details of their dispute to ACAS before they...

If you have a claim against an employer, from 6 April you must first go through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. One of the major changes to Employment Law this year will be the launch of the Early Conciliation service on 6 April 2014....