Blog — 18 December 2018

Office banter: when does this cross into harassment?

It is common for employees to banter amongst themselves at the office. It lifts the atmosphere and allows colleagues to relax and bond with one another.

Blog — 14 December 2018

International Family Law: Court of Appeal considers - twice - the consequences of non-compliance with court orders in family proceedings

Coming to agreement on arrangements for children can sometimes be the most difficult and disputed aspect of a relationship breakdown. In some of the most extreme cases, one parent wrongfully…

Blog — 04 December 2018

An employer’s guide to workplace issues over Christmas

There are three certainties at this time of year – Mariah Carey wailing in every shop that you enter, your cat coughing up balls of tinsel whilst chasing baubles around…

Blog — 30 November 2018

Can I sack a misbehaving employee immediately?

Dismissing an employee must always be the last resort in any disciplinary matter but unfortunately sometimes dismissals are unavoidable.

Blog — 23 November 2018

What is a disability and when should ‘reasonable adjustments’ be made?

A failure to make reasonable adjustments is the most common form of disability discrimination.

Blog — 19 November 2018

Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that Addison Lee drivers are ‘workers’

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that the Employment Tribunal (ET) was correct in finding that the Claimants were ‘workers’ within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996…