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We asked Copilot to analyse the feedback captured from our clients via Review Solicitors. This is what came through loud and clear. At Hansells, we believe great legal advice goes...

Why It Matters Creating a safe and inclusive workplace is more important than ever, especially with the recent introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023....

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid shift towards remote working, forever altering the recruitment and employment landscape In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work became a necessity for...

Office Euros Sweepstake Guide: Fun with a Side of Caution (and No Legal Trouble!) I am in the process of organising our office sweepstakes for this year’s UEFA Men’s European...

In today’s dynamic work environment and competitive employment market, prioritising employee mental health is paramount to retaining staff and increasing productivity. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, mental...

In the realm of employment law, 2023 brought about several noteworthy developments within the United Kingdom. However, as we embark upon 2024, anticipation looms for a year of heightened activity...

In the realm of employment, the probationary period serves as a crucial phase for both employers and employees. This article explores the significance of probationary periods, the flexibility they offer...

Discover the corporate confidentiality lessons learned from recent UK bank CEO resignations and safeguard your company with essential strategies to fortify corporate confidentiality in our latest article. Earlier this year...

One of the biggest drains on time resources and productivity for business owners can be the energy expended in tackling employee disputes, spurious claims is damaging to businesses. Thankfully we’ve...

In this article [a three-minute read] we take a poolside dip into the best practices associated with managing holiday absence. With the sun finally arriving and temperatures rising thoughts will...

Just recently, I’ve had cause to reflect on what has been a very challenging few years for business owners; it’s probably no surprise that the R-words of restructuring, redundancy and...

The Pandemic is the challenge that keeps giving, and one of the most worrying trends for employers is the lack of available candidates to fill vacancies. Whether you’re running a...

The famous saying continues, “get out of the kitchen“, but with no immediate halting of climate change, you could find that it won’t just be Chefs who struggle with temperature...

Why It Might Be a Good time to Implement a “Right to Disconnect” Policy In this article we explore the growing trend toward establishing legislation to formally permit staff from...

Tribunal awards Basic Award £17,130 Compensatory Award £93,878 A Weeks Pay £571 National minimum wage section National living wage £9.50 Adult rate £9.18 Development rate £6.83 Young workers rate £4.81...

With the shockwaves still reverberating around the ferry company, we look at the P&O redundancy fiasco and provide a timely reminder of the fair rather than unfair way to manage...

It sounds like the start of a terrible joke but be warned if you’ve not already spoken to your staff regarding the additional bank holiday, it might well be that...

Are you aware of the Employment Law Changes as of Monday 6 April 2020? Whilst many employers are focusing on the current coronavirus pandemic, don’t be the one to overlook...

Is it about to become more costly for my business? There have been a series of recent decisions regarding the calculation of holiday pay which has left many employers confused...

The Court of Appeal’s decision in North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust v. Gregg [2019] EWCA Civ 387 brings some welcome reassurance to employers that it remains viable to run...