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Changes to flexible working requests: what you need to know
In 2021, the Government published a consultation which set out proposals to make flexible working the default and to better support both employers and employees to reach appropriate working arrangements....
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Employment law round-up: Autumn 2022
From ‘fire and rehire’ to Income Tax cuts, there have been numerous changes in employment law so far this year. As we approach Autumn and the final stretch of 2022,...
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The importance of checking post-termination restrictions in franchise agreements
In the recent case of Dwyer (UK Franchising) Ltd v Fredbar Ltd, the Court of Appeal held post-termination restrictions in a 10-year franchise agreement were unenforceable after their contract ended...
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What should a hybrid working policy include?
There is no doubt that more of us have opted for a hybrid working pattern since the coronavirus pandemic. Working from home may have been forced upon us when we...
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Case Studies
Case study: £30,000 settlement for constructive dismissal claim against employer
Our employment law solicitors recently helped an employee claim compensation from their employer because of constructive unfair dismissal. Our client, Mrs U, approached Barcan+Kirby after she was signed off from...
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What’s the difference between an employee, a worker and a self-employed person?
The last few years have seen big changes in employment law and how we work. Self-employment is on the rise, and flexible and hybrid working is becoming the norm for...
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Health and safety at work: do you know your rights?
Whether you have a nine-to-five job in an office or you have a life-long career in extreme sports, every employee and employer has an obligation to ensure health and safety...
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Your guide to the employment tribunal reforms
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced plans to reform employment tribunals so that they are more efficient for all parties involved. Employment tribunals can be vital in...
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Employment law changes in 2022
The last two years have brought about plenty of changes in employment law. From furlough to hybrid working, there has been a lot for employers and employees alike to get...
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Spring Statement 2022: how it affects employment and housing
With increasing fuel prices and concerns over the rising cost of living, yesterday’s Spring Statement was highly anticipated by businesses and families alike. So what has Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of...
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Care workers: can my employer make me have the Covid-19 vaccine?
From 15th March 2022, care workers will not be legally required to have the Covid-19 vaccine in order to be able to provide face-to-face care. This new guidance comes just...
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The end of self-isolation: a guide for employers
Almost two years after Covid-19 self-isolation rules came into force, people in England will no longer have to self-isolate if they have coronavirus. The news has had a mixed response,...
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