In UK employment law, individuals fall into one of three categories: employee, worker, or self-employed. Workers have certain rights, such as holiday pay, but are not as protected as employees. Determining employment status often involves assessing whether someone is...
Social media can cause all sorts of workplace issues. A Facebook post might upset a colleague, a negative post might be made about the business itself, or poor online behaviour could impact business reputation. Employers need to be ready to act to minimise the impact...
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC’s) recommendations for the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) to apply from April 2025. The figures are the first produced by the LPC since its remit was altered to take...
The recent publication of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill into parliament has drawn sharp focus on the public mood on assisted dying and the importance of having the choice about how you die in the event of a terminal diagnosis. The End-of-Life Bill, if...
A cohabitation agreement is a legal document designed for couples who live together but are not married. While it may not be something couples like to think about when they’re starting a relationship, having a cohabitation agreement in place can provide a range of...
