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Case study: securing increased compensation for an employee facing redundancy
Our employment law solicitors helped secure increased compensation in a settlement agreement for an employee who was facing redundancy. Selected for redundancy Our client came to our employment lawyers after...
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How to make your workplace inclusive
Inclusivity goes far beyond awareness initiatives such as International Women’s Day and Pride. To build an inclusive workplace, all employees should be valued, treated fairly and given equal opportunities throughout...
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Case study: advising a dental practice on the purchase of a new premises in Bristol
Our commercial property solicitors recently acted for a Bristol-based dental practice in the acquisition of a new surgery. The practice was referred to our Commercial Property team, having received advice...
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Fixed-term contracts and maternity leave
By law, employees have a legal right to 52 weeks’ maternity leave, but it’s not always clear what an employee’s maternity or parental rights are when they are on a...
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Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman: how will this affect employers?
On 16th April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity or reassignment, as referred to...
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Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: new legislation in force
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2025, making Neonatal Care Leave a day-one right. Our employment law solicitors explain how the new...
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Changes to Statutory Sick Pay: an employer’s guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change, following a series of consultations between the Government and key stakeholders. The new rules include making it a day-one right for employees...
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Case study: £18,000 compensation for stress at work claim
Our employment lawyers helped a client claim compensation from her employer after she was overworked, put under significant pressure and subjected to aggressive behaviour in the workplace. Background Our client,...
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Case study: employment advice for IT specialist wrongfully dismissed without notice
Our employment lawyers successfully defended an IT specialist after he was wrongfully dismissed from his job. Dismissed due to ‘gross misconduct’ Our client, Mr S, approached Natalie Pring after he...
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Employment law changes coming up in April 2025
2025 will see many new employment law changes come into effect, with a focus on better pay and higher National Insurance. Employment law solicitor, Samantha Castle, recaps the key changes...
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Employment Rights Bill amendments to mark a huge generational change
The Employment Rights Bill introduced fairer measures for zero-hour workers. Now, it’s set to be amended even further; over 200 pages worth, in fact. Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has...
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The Employment Rights Bill: a crackdown on zero-hour contracts
The Employment Rights Bill, published on 10th October 2024, has introduced fairer measures for those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees...
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