As the UK basks in the latest heatwave, employees at UK Plc are increasingly asking at what point it becomes so hot that they have a legal right not to attend work. Many will probably do a quick google search and…

I began my legal career at the international law firm, DLA Piper, and was fortunate to work on large global deals as well as national and high profile litigation. I then spent 12 months in-house with…

Law firm receptionist loses disability discrimination claim earlier this month, Croydon Employment Tribunal (ET) handed down its reasoning in a case concerning Kent-based law…

On 24 May 2024, Labour published its updated ‘New Deal for Working People’ to mixed reception. Even the Unions were split: whilst UNISON welcomed the proposals, Unite described it as having…

The government has confirmed it will no longer be piloting a Pay Transparency scheme, aimed at reducing pay inequality…

The theme of this year's Mental Health Week was ‘Moving more for our mental health’ - so here's the Horsfield Menzies Team chasing those feel-good endorphins…

The use of fit notes has hit the headlines recently as a result of Government issuing a ‘call for evidence’ on the reform of fit notes and our current Prime Minister…

Congratulations to Matthew Brawn who is our 1000th matter. To mark this milestone we've donated to a charity of Matthew's choosing! Here's to the next 1000!

The beautiful IOD building in Pall Mall was the venue for this week's very first HR MATTERS LIVE Event. The workshop looked at the latest updates and news from the world of HR, employment law and workplace investigations from…

Attributing another person’s intent… When determining whistleblowing detriment …No, this is not just another clever (?) rhyming couplet, but a summary of the main issues which came up in the recent…

One of the many highlights from our recent HR Matters Live event was the interview that we conducted with Mick Confrey, Managing Director of Intersol Global, the workplace investigations experts. Mick was kind enough to share with us…

Where someone is unable to continue in their present job, due to a health condition, will it be a reasonable adjustment to move them into a different, vacant role, on a trial…

Join our immigration expert Chris Dias for an update of the latest changes to the Skilled Worker route. This will be relevant for anyone who is involved in the sponsorship process or maintenance of the SMS system as a Level 1 User. For further information contact Chris Dias…

In April each year, at the start of a new tax year, the statutory limits on payments are reviewed and increased. The key changes for the 2024/5 tax year are…

Stress Awareness Month is a national, annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the impact of stress and poor mental health on our lives and opening up dialogue about ways to reduce stress and remove stigma around the topic…

This is your exclusive invitation to our London panel discussion, where our team of specialists will be talking through the ‘need to know’ employment updates of 2024. We will then be hosting a discussion with investigation specialists…

The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 – expected 6 April 2024 From day one of employment, employees will be entitled to request up to one week’s unpaid leave per year to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long-term care need…

As we celebrate our third birthday as a firm, we are struck by this quote from a parenting manual, “It's very common for 3 year olds to push boundaries or act out on occasion. Tantrums and meltdowns, as well as asserting their independence by saying…

Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 The Act will provide employees with the right to take up to 12 weeks paid leave where their baby requires specialist neonatal care following birth…

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 The Act will introduce a new…