Employment Contracts and Policies Articles

In the case of Andrew Blyth v Clockwork Group Holdings Limited (8000899/2026, the Employment Tribunal in Scotland found

The recent case of Merriman v 1st Staff Limited and Others [2026] EAT 128 is a useful reminder that disability discrimin

What's Changing? From 1 January 2027, the rules around dismissing senior executives will change significantly, meaning f

The theme for Carer’s Week this year is 'Building Carer-Friendly Communities'. This is particularly important in the wor

The recent ruling of the UK Supreme Court in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers [2025] about the meaning of the wor

For many employees, trying to work shortly after a bereavement can be extremely challenging. Along with their grief, the

Rapid changes are underway in the world of work due to the increased use of increasingly sophisticated artificial intell

If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decisio

Long-term sickness absence can be challenging for employers in a number of ways: not least the costs; the impact on the

Employment law is back in the news with the Government’s game-changing Employment Rights Bill working its way through Pa

Losing a key senior employee is a headache for any business. In addition to having to replace them and manage the transi

Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information at the start of the job in what is called a wri

An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you. This knowledge can include

When a key employee is about to leave, employers look to minimise damage to their business and may wish to keep the empl