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20th March 2020

Coronavirus: Government support for Businesses paying sick pay to employees

See our article on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme here, the Government have set out the following additional measure in respect of Support for Businesses paying sick…

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16th March 2020

Time off work for a bereavement

What options are available for an employee who needs to take time off work for a bereavement? What are they automatically entitled to? Currently there is no obligation…

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21st February 2020

Ellisons Solicitors appoints its first HR Director

Ellisons Solicitors has appointed Lizzy Firmin as the firm's first dedicated HR Director. Recognising the importance of the human resources function within the firm, Lizzy joins the firm’s…

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24th January 2020

Is it always necessary to hold an investigation meeting when undertaking a disciplinary process?

The ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance underlines the importance of carrying out necessary investigations of potential disciplinary matters “without unreasonable delay” to establish the facts…

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Unfair dismissal – the ‘real’ reason for dismissal

Can a dismissal be unfair where the real reason for the dismissal is hidden from the decision-maker? The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in an appeal…

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What to expect in 2020

We report on the legislative changes to expect this year and potential developments to look out for.  There were several legislative measures announced in the Queen’s Speech, made…

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22nd November 2019

How safe are your “Protected Conversations”?

The concept of a “Protected Conversation” came into being about six years ago under Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996. This allows employers and employees to…

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Recent developments in Immigration law – what employers need to know

Immigration law remains a topical issue, not least because of Brexit.  Very recently, the Home Office announced changes to its Immigration Rules and some of these changes have…

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To what extent is an employer liable for discriminatory or offensive social media postings outside of the workplace?

Whilst blogs and similar media can present a unique opportunity for creating a positive image of your business the other side of the coin is that legal liabilities…

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Covert workplace surveillance

Can employers secretly record staff if they suspect misconduct? The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights considered whether the use of hidden video cameras by…

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