Legal opinion

In January 2014, the Government announced its intentions to crack down on rogue employers that do not comply with national...

Victoria Clark, associate at Clarion, answers employers’ questions on how to deal with the use of electronic cigarettes in the...

In some industry sectors, it is common for workers to contract for work through a limited liability company. A recent...

The recent coverage of Marks & Spencer’s policy of allowing its members of staff to refuse to serve customers trying...

Andrew McConnell, an associate at Brodies, looks at the potential consequences of mishandling an employee’s grievance and provides some…

On the back of plans to examine the balance of competences between the UK and the EU, Chris Fisher and Purvis Ghani of Mayer Brown look into the pros and cons of EU membership for employers.

Vicky Schollar of Blake Lapthorn’s Employment team considers the rights of pregnant women and those on maternity leave and how...

A change in law that came into effect on 1 October 2013 complicates – rather than simplifies – whether or...

How should businesses be calculating holiday pay? Isn’t it a simple matter of paying basic salary? A recent tribunal decision,...

Much attention has been focused recently on alleged discrimination relating to religious attire and whether company dress codes might breach...

It is entirely natural to feel nervous about appearing as a witness, but is it really as bad as you...

The case of Woodhouse v West North West Homes Leeds Ltd has highlighted the difficulties for employers faced with how...

With effect from 29 July 2013, a new limit on the unfair dismissal compensatory award is to be introduced. It...

Threats to reveal a company’s confidential information or to contaminate its products need to be analysed carefully to decide on...

Can redundancy selection ever be too objective? Yes it can, according to the case of Mental Health Care (UK) Ltd...