Bulletins
Employment Law Bulletins
Jargon-free, practical advice and legislation updates.
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Statements of employment particulars: what is this and when must it be provided?
February 21, 2019Employees are entitled to certain terms and conditions of employment even when they are employed for less than two...
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Have the Employment Tribunal floodgates been opened?
August 03, 2017It’s a question many businesses and employer organisations are asking themselves, following last week’s Supreme Court...
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Why ‘trial by media’ is a bad way to decide workplace disputes
July 03, 2017We advise parties to ongoing Employment Tribunal proceedings to make no comment – at least until the outcome of the...
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Do men in the workplace have to wear the trousers?
June 23, 2017This week we saw the hottest June since the summer of 1976, which undoubtedly caused uncomfortable conditions for many...
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How and when should you use a Settlement Agreement: A free guide for employers from our Bristol Employment Solicitors
June 13, 2017If you have a difficult situation with an employee or your business needs to save money, a settlement agreement may be a...
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Religious freedom at work: balancing staff rights with business needs
June 08, 2017Ramadan has begun and will last until Sunday 25 June this year. We offer a guide for employers on this religious...
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Employment contracts & policies – top tips for businesses
June 05, 2017It’s vital to have the right type of contracts and policies in place regarding your staff. They need to be robust,...
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Going public on workers’ pay
April 06, 2017‘Mind the gap’ now has a distinct meaning for workers’ pay. Wages, salaries and bonuses are about to become public...
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Can a worker be sacked for wearing a headscarf?
March 15, 2017The latest EU ruling doesn’t mean that employers are free to ban headscarves in the workplace. A Muslim worker in...
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What is ‘reasonable contact’ during maternity leave?
March 01, 2017Most employers will be aware of the need to keep in contact with staff members on maternity leave. But are you aware...
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Is your image keeping your staff down at heel?
February 10, 2017The case of Nicola Thorp continues to run and run – unlike Nicola herself, who was hamstrung by a rule that she must...
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The festive season as an employer: Don’t let the festive cheer turn into holiday hell
December 10, 2016If your organisation shuts down for all or part of the festive period you are one of the fortunate employers: Safe in...
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Social media – what you can do to protect your business
November 10, 2016Online social tools can be a great method for making and keeping in touch with business contacts, sharing information...
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Should holiday pay include voluntary overtime?
October 10, 2016The recent case of Brettle v Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council confirmed that regular voluntary overtime should be...
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