UK Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Woman’ in Equality Act
The recent ruling of the UK Supreme Court in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers [2025] about the meaning of the wor
Bereavement leave; an employer’s guide
For many employees, trying to work shortly after a bereavement can be extremely challenging. Along with their grief, the
Do you need an employment policy for AI use at work?
Rapid changes are underway in the world of work due to the increased use of increasingly sophisticated artificial intell
Startup to scaleup – planning to take on your first employee(s)?
If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decisio
Keeping in touch with employees on long-term sickness absence
Long-term sickness absence can be challenging for employers in a number of ways: not least the costs; the impact on the
Spring 2025 employment law update
Employment law is back in the news with the Government’s game-changing Employment Rights Bill working its way through Pa
Enforcing non-compete clauses
Losing a key senior employee is a headache for any business. In addition to having to replace them and manage the transi
Common mistakes with employment contracts
Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information at the start of the job in what is called a wri
Departing employees and non-compete clauses; an employer’s guide
An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you. This knowledge can include
Garden leave – protecting your business when employees go
When a key employee is about to leave, employers look to minimise damage to their business and may wish to keep the empl