As well as their toolkit with tips and resources, Acas have released new and updated guidance on sickness absence which covers: checking holiday entitlement and sick pay; fit notes and proof of sickness; time of for dependants/parents; returning to work after absence;...
Some changes are being made to the legal rules on flexible working under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. The Act is likely to come into force next year. The following changes are being made: Employees will now be able to make two flexible working...
The Watford Employment Tribunal recently heard an unfair dismissal case, the facts of which provide some clear guidance to employers of what not to do when dismissing an employee. In Kleina v Polish Village Bread the claimant was employed by the respondent as...
The right to extend the lease of a flat is governed by law and the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (“the Act”). Residential Property & Development Associate, Paula Wakeling-Basham sets out a fairly simple approach to the steps involved. A...
Hannah Goodman is a Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence team and has put this helpful guide together looking at options that you should consider to remain safe during childbirth. In the UK, you have the choice to give birth at home, in hospital or in a midwifery...
