Employment Law when buying an insolvent business
It has been reported that Claire’s is due to call in administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. When a company becomes insolvent, one op
Dealing with unregistered land or property after death
When someone dies, dealing with property in the estate can be complicated, this is particularly true where the land is unregistered. This guide sets out, in plain terms, the main
Implementation roadmap for Employment Rights Bill
On 1 July 2025, the Government published its implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The roadmap sets out when we can expect to see the numerous changes coming
External HR Consultants
The recent case of Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and others [2025] EAT 62 has provided some clarity into the scope of agent liability in the context of external HR Cons
Applications in the Employment Tribunal
The recent case of Bari v Richmond and Wandsworth Councils [2025] EAT 54 provides guidance on how tribunals should approach applications for provision of information. Backgroun
Employment Rights Bill Update: Third party harassment
Third party harassment is one proposal in the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) which is causing concern amongst employers. Put very simply, the Bill proposes to reintroduce liability f
Higgs v Farmor’s School
The Court of Appeal recently handed down a landmark decision in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School, setting an important precedent around the rights of employees and the respons
Update on the Employment Rights Bill
As reported in previous issues, the Employment Rights Bill is the Government’s flagship Bill, proposing wide ranging changes to current employment laws, including implementing a
New Neonatal Care Leave entitlements from April 2025
Following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023, the Department for Business and Trade has recently issued an update confirming that Statutory Neonatal Care
