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The Why's and What's of a Partnership Agreement

Partnership is defined by the Partnership Act 1890 as “carrying on a business in common with others with a view to making a profit”. There are few formalities needed by law to create a partnership but it is a good idea to do more than the minimum...
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Summer parties

With life is gradually getting back to ‘normal’, we have seen a steady rise in face-to-face networking, staff events and parties, as we try to make up for the past couple of years.  And summer parties and social events are great way of...
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Mental Health Awareness

May highlights awareness on mental health in the UK and this year, the particular focus is on loneliness.  Ill health brought on by loneliness is thought to cost employers £2.5 billion a year through increased sickness absence, lost working days...
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Employee who refused to return to work during the early stages of the Coronavirus pandemic found not to be automatically unfairly dismissed by Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)

In Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd , Mr Rodgers started employment in June 2019 as a laser operator. The business operated out of a large warehouse space where there were usually only 5 employees on site at any one time. A risk assessment carried out by...
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Bald worker was sexually harassed

In a landmark case before the Employment Tribunal in the case of Mr A Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd, the Tribunal found that calling a man bald amounted to sexual harassment.  Tony Finn worked as an electrician for The British Bung...
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How can employers assist their employees with the biggest cost of living crisis seen for decades in the UK?

With an increase of 1.25% in National Insurance contributions which came into force in April 2022, coupled with rising inflation, a hike in food, transport and utility costs, it is no wonder that the UK is experiencing the biggest cost of living crisis...
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Consumer Protection Reform

This article looks at the proposed reforms to consumer protection. On 20 April 2022 the UK Government announced significant reforms to consumer protection laws. The new measures are set to tackle: Subscriptions contracts and auto renewal Fake...
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Landlord and Tenant Update

This article was last updated on 23/03/2023. See our latest article here:  Renting laws are changing Renters Reform Bill The much-anticipated Renters Reform Bill continues to be a major talking point and a key part of the Government’s plans...
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No more blame but challenges remain for divorcing couples

When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in applications from couples looking to avoid the blame game. However, challenges still lie ahead for couples leaving a marriage.  HM Courts & Tribunals Service has revealed...
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Stress Awareness Month

April marks Stress Awareness month to continue to help raise awareness of mental health issues in what the Stress Management Society refer to as  “modern stress epidemic”.  With the pandemic and lockdowns, increased stress awareness in...
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