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Blog: What does the Uber case mean for employers?

March 16, 2021 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog: What does the Uber case mean for employers?

The recent Uber judgment in the Supreme Court  (full judgement available here ) has provided yet more confirmation – if any were needed – that if you have someone working for your organisation as part of your workforce, delivering your products or... Read more


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Blog: Anxiety and returning to the workplace

May 5, 2020 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog: Anxiety and returning to the workplace

As we start to contemplate the idea of ourselves and colleagues returning to workplaces, even if this may still be some way off, we all need to prepare ourselves for an uncomfortable ride in places. I think we will all,... Read more


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The Menzies Law Guide to All things Furlough

April 2, 2020 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Menzies Law Guide to All things Furlough

FAQ’s and what we know so far… By Anne-Marie Boyle and Luke Menzies This is a long blog post and rather more dry than our usual fayre.  But we think you will forgive us, in view of the importance of the... Read more


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Blog: 2020 UK Employment Law changes you need to know about

January 22, 2020 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog: 2020 UK Employment Law changes you need to know about

2020 looks to be a busy year for employment law changes.  We’ve created a time-table of major employment law changes you may want to consider to help you with your planning. Case law developments anticipated in 2020 In addition to... Read more


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Blog – Love, sex and employment lawyers…

November 20, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog – Love, sex and employment lawyers…

The recent ousting of McDonald’s CEO for having a workplace relationship provides a useful chance to look at the issue of office romances and ask ourselves – what is appropriate for businesses nowadays? The US approach I worked in the... Read more


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Blog: IR35 reforms – the top 10 most irksome aspects

July 19, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog: IR35 reforms – the top 10 most irksome aspects

What are the 10 most irksome things about the forthcoming IR35 reforms?  When it comes to preparing for the IR35 reforms in the private and charity sectors next April, the prize for the greatest hassle has several contenders.  Allow me... Read more


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Blog: Gross Misconduct – two perspectives (part 2)

June 5, 2019 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog: Gross Misconduct – two perspectives (part 2)

In part 1 of our blog , Tamsin James looked at Gross Misconduct from the perspective of the employee.  Here in part 2, Luke Menzies responds from the employer’s viewpoint and provides useful guidance on how to avoid a costly unfair dismissal claim. Luke Menzies: Gross misconduct... Read more


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Blog: Is 6 better than 3?

November 20, 2018 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Blog: Is 6 better than 3?

The Law Commission’s present review of the 3-month limitation period for bringing Employment Tribunal (ET) claims provides an interesting opportunity for reflection. Why 3? Apart from equal pay and redundancy pay claims, where the limitation period has been 6 months... Read more