The £22k risk

The £22k risk

The £22k risk of not following your internal processWhilst there is a code of practice for disciplinary dismissals that employers must follow, dismissals for performance reasons do not follow the same code, nor do they have their own code.So, you may be fooled into...
To return or not to return

To return or not to return

To return or not to return… That is the questionWith the recent Panorama documentary asking the question on whether we should still be working from home, the return to office debate is back in the news.Lord Stuart Rose, former chairman of M&S, Asda and...
Neonatal Care Leave

Neonatal Care Leave

To support families with babies in neonatal care, the Government will be providing eligible parents with up to 12 weeks’ leave and pay, allowing parents to stay with their baby while in the hospital.With effect from the 6th of April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and...
Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment: Lessons from Big HittersYou would have to live in a cave to have not seen the significant increase in media stories on familiar names and sexual harassment allegations.Several well-known figures and corporations are under investigation for...
Fire and Rehire

Fire and Rehire

With the introduction of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, or “Fire and Re-hire” as it is more commonly known, Tribunals can increase protective awards by up to 25% for employers who fail to comply with the consultation requirements in the...