Insights
27th September 2021
Common Legal Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Business
Associate Solicitor (Employment), Tina Maxey, reviews some common legal mistakes you need to be aware of when starting a business. Why is it important for a business to…
Insights
29th July 2021
Race discrimination in the workplace
Race discrimination claims in the workplace were up 4% in the past year according to official figures from the Ministry of Justice and employment tribunals. Employment Associate, Tina…
News
27th July 2021
Ellisons Solicitors announces senior leadership changes in the Immigration team
Ellisons Solicitors has announced changes to the senior team in the Immigration department. Current Head of Immigration, Graeme Kirk will be retiring as a Partner and as Head…
Insights
1st July 2021
Right to work checks
UK employers are required to comply with all immigration regulations and Home Office guidance, including the requirement to conduct Right to Work Checks before employment commences. The Home…
Insights
30th June 2021
LGBT+ – Promoting Equality and Diversity in the Workplace
Equality and diversity in the workplace is good for business. A diverse workforce allows an employer to draw on a wide range of skills and perspectives; it can…
Insights
24th June 2021
LGBT+ Rights in the Workplace
Sexual orientation discrimination legislation has been in place since 2003. Whilst there is protection against discrimination, it is concerning that this does not necessarily translate into an improved…
Insights
1st June 2021
Variation to terms and conditions of employment and unfair dismissal
Where an employer dismisses an employee for refusing to agree to changes to terms and conditions of employment where there are “sound, good business reasons” for implementing those…
Insights
Return to Work Strategies and Policies
With lockdown restrictions being eased and the reopening of a number of different types of business from mid-May, ACAS has published 5 top tips for employers to plan…
Insights
Home Office right to work checks
All employers in the UK are required to conduct right to work checks against proposed employees before the employment commences. The right to work check is prescriptive and…
Insights
Mental health and the return to the workplace
Early 2020 was like war suddenly being declared, against an unseen foe. For many businesses it felt like a fight for survival. Almost overnight huge swathes of the workforce…