It’s the nature of the employment relationship that employers must occasionally have difficult conversations with their employees – about career progression, conduct or business strategy. If an employee is struggling, their employer may need to critique their performance. Clearly these are important conversations to have, and they must be able to take place. Dishing out… [Read More]

Young workers (those under 18) are subject to stricter working time limits than adult employees, with additional safeguards around breaks and rest periods. So, whether you’re taking on a weekend retail assistant or onboarding an apprentice fresh out of school, it’s important for you to understand the specific legal protections for the young workers you… [Read More]

The Government has published its employment law roadmap, setting out how and when the wide-ranging reforms in the Employment Rights Bill will be introduced. The new roadmap signals a slower, more phased rollout than initially proposed with the  major reforms — like zero-hour contracts and day-one unfair dismissal rights – not expected until 2027. Some… [Read More]