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What Not To Do When an Employee Tells You They’re Pregnant

What Not To Do When an Employee Tells You They’re Pregnant

A recent case in the employment tribunal shows what not to do when an employee tells you they’re pregnant. Pregnancy is a protected characteristic under…

Top Tips to Avoid Constructive Dismissal

Top Tips to Avoid Constructive Dismissal

Constructive dismissal is a specific legal claim that an employee can bring if their employer’s conduct has seriously breached the employee’s contract of employment. This…

The King’s Speech 2024

The King’s Speech 2024

This morning’s King’s Speech unveiled Labour’s legislative agenda for their early months in government. The speech itself briefly mentioned plans to “ban exploitative practices and…

Top Tips for Managing a Return from Maternity Leave

Top Tips for Managing a Return from Maternity Leave

Time goes quickly in the workplace. Before you know it, the employee you wished well as she headed off on maternity leave will be due…

Zero-Hours Contracts

Zero-Hours Contracts

Zero-hours contracts are double-edged. On the one hand they can provide much needed flexibility (meeting seasonal Christmas demand for Santa and his elves, for example).…

Flexible Working Regulations

Flexible Working Regulations

As of 6 April 2024 all employees, regardless of their length of service, have the right to request flexible working. The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations…