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Flexible working mistakes

Simon Robinson, employment law partner at Gordons law firm, considers common mistakes employers make when they get a flexible working request.    Under the Flexible Working Regulations...

Zero hours contracts – five things you need to know

Zero hours contracts are frequently in the news, with the latest headlines reporting that McDonalds –the fast-food chain - will give its staff the...

Whistleblowing: What’s in the public interest?

If a whistle blowing disclosure needs to be made in the public interest, what does ‘public interest’ really mean? In order for any disclosure to...

Five things employers need to know about the Modern Slavery Act

Simon Whitehead, partner at HRC Law LLP is an employment law specialist and has been advising his clients on how to tackle section 54...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...