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Why an ‘off the record’ meeting can still end up in tribunal evidence
‘Off the record’ meetings, formally known as protected conversations and/or without prejudice conversations, are discussions between an employer and an employee where they discuss ending the employment on agreed terms....
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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult conversations you can have as an employer, but it is important to deal with it...
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Term-time-only contracts: what they mean for annual leave and maternity leave
Term-time-only employment contracts can be an appealing option for anyone who needs their working pattern to align with school holidays. They provide flexibility for working parents and those with caring...
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The implications of covert recording in the workplace
Covert recordings of meetings and discussions in the workplace have become increasingly common. There is no doubt that a technology such as voice recording functionality on mobile phones and increased remote...
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Employment Rights Act: how unfair dismissal rights are changing for those on fixed-term contracts
Several legislative changes under the Employment Rights Bill are due to come into force over the next two years, including changes to unfair dismissal rights for employees. From 1st January...
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Citizen 2025 | Grey ‘go-getters’ or ‘must-getters’? The changing face of the older workforce
In our 2015 report, we coined the phrase ‘grey go-getters’, predicting that with life expectancy rising and access to better health care, we’d see an increasingly grey workforce by 2025....
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The Equality Act: what are my rights as someone who is self-employed?
Most self-employed people assume employment law doesn’t apply to them. However, the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, regardless of their employment status. While this legislation...
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Do employers need legal advice for settlement agreements?
Most employers know that an employee must get legal advice before signing a settlement agreement. What’s less well understood is the consequences of an employer not seeking legal advice, and...
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Employment law changes coming up in April 2026
From April 2026, new legislation will come into force, affecting employers and employees. From the first week of April, employment tribunal compensation limits (The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order...
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Citizen 2025 | Flexible futures and the presenteeism paradox
Little did we know when we wrote our 2015 report how poignant some of our predictions would become as flexible and remote working became the norm overnight, thanks to the...
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Firm News
Barcan and Kirby continues partnership with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
We are continuing our partnership with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for a further three years after agreeing a new sponsorship deal. Having been a partner since 2020, we will sponsor...
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Case Studies
Case study: Commercial Services division advises on nursery acquisition in East Sussex
Our Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Property and Employment teams recently advised Nu-Life Holdings on the acquisition of Amberley Nursery Limited. Located in Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex, Amberley Nursery and Forest...
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