Tips to avoid HR issues at the Christmas Party
What happens when the Christmas party reaches the Employment Tribunal? Find out in our HR Talk with Consultant Employment Solicitor Tim Davies
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Navigating Employment Tribunals: A Handbook for Employers
As employers, we always strive to resolve any claims of unfair treatment internally, either informally or through the formal grievance procedure. However, in some cases, this isn’t possible. In these cases, an employee can bring a claim against you in an employment tribunal. If a claim is made against you and your organisation, it’s important … Read more
Employment Law: 2025 Case Law Round-up
With a new Labour government taking the helm last year and the Employment Rights Bill making some big headlines, it’s no surprise that 2025 case law has been another busy one. And, it’s kept employers and HR teams firmly on their toes. From whistleblowing to so-called ‘flirty banter’, we’ve rounded up some of the most … Read more
Employment Law Changes: what to expect from April 2025
The introduction of Neonatal Care Leave and Pay, as well as increases to SSP, NLM and other family related pay.
A guide to gender pay gap reporting
What is the gender pay gap? The gender pay gap has long been an issue in the UK and many other countries worldwide. It refers to the difference in average pay between men and women in the same jobs or occupations. In recent years, the UK government has taken steps to address this issue through … Read more
A Complete Guide to Settlement Agreements
Whilst settlement agreements are not always the solution for every difficult workplace situation, when used appropriately, they can be mutually beneficial to both employer and employee. However, there are a number of points to be aware of and to carefully think through before entering into settlement agreement discussions with an employee. In this article, we … Read more
Employment law round up: Discrimination claims at tribunal
This summary of discrimination claims at tribunal includes examples of the importance of following fair procedures and policies to treat all employees equally and avoid discrimination claims. We also look at why you should hear a grievance that is raised alongside a conduct investigation, and how a disability doesn’t automatically give an employee the right … Read more
Sex Related Harassment in Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company
In Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company, the claimant was found to be a victim of sex related harassment after being called ‘bald’ by a colleague
Engineered redundancy situation in Williams v Lyons Holiday Park
In SJ Williams (Williams) v Lyons Holiday Park Ltd (Lyons), the claimant was unfairly dismissed after the employer ‘engineered a so-called redundancy situation’, due to concerns about her performance, capability and relationships with colleagues.
