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Stress awareness - Employers responsibilities

As we juggle various responsibilities and navigate through lifes challenges, its essential to recognise the impact that stress can have on your employees mental well-being. 28/05/25
Managing Silicosis risk

Matt Warren looks at the implications for businesses working with artificial stone, and what resources may be available to help. 24/04/25
A spring loaded with employer challenges

Despite some speculation, the government’s first Spring Statement in March was never going to introduce sweeping changes to taxes or major new legislation. 16/04/25
Sexual harassment in the workplace – A time for change

It seems apt, given the recent disclosures around Al Fayed when he owned Harrods, that the changes around sexual harassment at work becomes law on 26 October 2024. There was lots of reporting around this the beginning of 2024 and the time has now come for employers to consider what this means for them. 30/09/24
Watching the Olympics at work

With the Paris Olympics starting this week, its an exciting time for sports fans. Some events will be during working hours in the UK. So, for people wanting to see these events while at work, what options do they have? 26/07/24
Post-termination restrictions for partners and team members

If an employee or partner has knowledge of your clients, your confidential know-how and techniques, your strategic plans and staff data could be attractive to a competitor within your sector. This article explains the types of restrictions that firms can implement to protect such information, as well as important points to consider when taking action. 24/07/24
The King’s Speech: A new deal for working people

His Majesty King Charles III delivered the King’s Speech in Parliament today, 17 July 2024. The King’s Speech outlined the Labour Government’s plan for legislative reform, which seeks to promote “security, fairness, and opportunity for all”. 17/07/24
Navigating data breach compensation claims

The extent to which damages can be claimed in the event of a data breach has been a hot topic over the last few years, with a particular focus on what compensation is available for smaller breaches where an individual doesn’t suffer material loss. 17/07/24
Justice needs new courts more than new laws

Our recent surprise general election inevitably kicked a swathe of legislation off the parliamentary agenda and into the long grass. How much of it the new government will dig out and seek to pass remains to be seen but, whatever priorities they may have, the in-tray awaiting incoming Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, was also overflowing. 17/07/2024
Novation by conduct - Use it or lose it

The recent case of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc v Goodrich Corp demonstrates that conduct inconsistent with the express terms of a contract can override those written terms. In this case the court had to decide whether a contract had been effectively novated by conduct. This article explains the definition of novation and explores this case in detail. 04/07/24
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