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Legal advice: What to do if you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed – your rights and next steps

Dismissal is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face in their professional life. When that dismissal feels unjust, the instinct is often to react emotionally...

Legal advice: Regulating the algorithm – Employment law risks in the age of AI

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the workplace has revolutionised employment practices, particularly in Human Resources (HR) and recruitment. AI is deeply embedded in everyday...

Concerns raised mayor’s comments expose Bedford Borough Council to employment law risk

A Bedford Borough councillor has questioned whether comments made by senior elected figures could expose the authority to employment legal risk, as the council faces a government-ordered...

Legal advice: Christmas parties & UK employment law – festive fun or legal hangover?

Tinsel, fizz and terrible jumpers – the office Christmas party should be a chance to celebrate the year’s efforts. But for UK employers, it’s also a legal minefield wrapped in fairy lights...

Legal advice: What a Labour Government will mean for Employment Law

If one is to believe the opinion polls, it seems likely that the Labour Party will form the next Government of the UK following the General Election on 4th July 2024. In this article, we examine what that would mean for...

Legal advice: Obesity discrimination in the workplace in the UK

Obesity is associated with a significant increase in absenteeism amongst workers (absence from work because of illness or other factors). According to Public Health England...

Legal advice: Strike out of a wrongful dismissal claim

Did the High Court make an error of law in striking out part of a wrongful dismissal claim, when the Employer could have simply dismissed the Employee with pay in lieu of his basic...

Legal Advice: Menopause in the workplace – understanding your rights

It is a condition that affects 50% of the world’s population and can result in severe physical symptoms and mental anguish that can last for many years. And yet, women going through...

Legal advice: Additional bank holidays, employment law, and annual leave

Legal advice: The menopause and the need for better legal recognition

Despite the menopause being a natural part of the ageing process for half of the world’s population, societal understanding of the condition and its symptoms remains sadly limited....

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