This month’s episode of All in a Day’s Work by the Employment team in Herrington Carmichael covers unfair dismissal claims in the Employment Tribunal. Hannah King and Alex Harper are discussing this cornerstone area of UK employment law and running through the ins and outs of the reality of bringing such a claim ..read more

In this podcast, Isabella Milnes-James is joined by Natasha Lawrance and Mark Aldridge, Paralegals in the Private Wealth and Inheritance department at Herrington Carmichael to discuss the importance of making a Will. This episode covers everything from what is a Will, how marriage and divorce can affect your Will to those who are entitled to bring a claim against your Estate ..read more

In this episode of our Family Law series, we discuss where we start with child arrangement matters and what we need to consider when deciding how to move forward. We will talk through the various ways in which we may start this process, both inside and outside of court proceedings ..read more

In the second episode of the new Family Law series, we focus on Valentine’s Day and in particular Pre-Nuptials and what couples need to consider when deciding to marry. We will talk through what they need to think about, in terms of starting the process, including timings and what information they will need to provide and be aware ..read more

In this episode of Herrington Carmichael’s All in a Day’s Work Employment and Immigration Law podcast, we are discussing post termination restrictions. We’re taking it back to basics by looking at what post termination restrictions are, whether their enforceability can be challenged and what happens when they are breached. We also discuss our top tips for drafting post termination restrictions for employers to give them the best chance of being able to successfully enforce them ..read more

In the first episode of the new Family Law series, we focus on how the Christmas and New Year period impacts upon relationships and families. We will talk through the initial stages of the legal process and what can be expected, trying to break down the common issues faced in a breakup ..read more

In the month of new year’s resolutions, not to mention dry January and Veganuary, this episode will cover an introduction into what a philosophical belief actually is from an employment law perspective and how some beliefs are protected under the Equality Act 2010. This is fast growing area of case law, and we will be discussing recent Employment Tribunal judgments and considering the rising issues employers are facing in light of these. Links mentioned in episode: Grainger - https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/2009/0219_09_0311.html Forstater judgments - https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribun ..read more

In this month's episode, we will cover an introduction into managing a redundancy process. We will discuss when a redundancy process may be needed and talk through the various steps which will assist in avoiding the common pitfalls that may occur. We will also briefly look at when a collective consultation may be required and what that means ..read more

In this month's episode, we will cover an introduction into discrimination with a particular focus on race discrimination under the Equality Act. We will discuss how discrimination laws apply and consider the common issues faced not only by employers generally, but also specifically by Financial Services employers in light of the recent Employment Tribunal judgment against Lloyds on a case about the use of racist language in the workplace ..read more

In this month’s episode we will be covering the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility). We will be discussing the eligibility criteria for this type of visa, how long you can stay in the UK and the costs associated with obtaining it. We will also look at our top tips for employers in terms of getting the most out of a Senior or Specialist Worker Visa and how Global Business Mobility can benefit and grow their business ..read more