The forthcoming changes to unfair dismissal rights will put the focus firmly on probationary periods for new hire. Join our specialist employment solicitors Peter and Adrienne in this Thursday’s Employment Law 101 webinar to find out:  ?Why probationary periods are going to back in fashion; ? Why what matters is more than simply how they are drafted; ? The importance of a framework; and ? How to avoid claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination.  ..read more

Last week our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter looked at how to get the most out of using settlement agreements including:  ? the timing of offering one   ? confidentiality wording   ? negotiating terms   ? why independent legal advice is a must ..read more

Our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter look at how to stay legally compliant when handling smaller scale redundancy exercises, including:  ? Why you might want to mirror a collective consultation process; ? The importance of consulting on the proposal and the process; ? The importance of communication; and ? How to avoid claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination.  ..read more

Our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Mark talk about the complex topic of TUPE transfers ..read more

Last week our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter discussed their best tips for dealing with those really tricky issues that crop up when dealing with grievances ..read more

Ever wondered what you need to do if you receive notification of an employment tribunal claim against your company or one of your named employees ..read more

Our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter discussed their best tips for managing employees who are on long term sickness.  ..read more

Our specialist employment law partners Peter Beisty and Adrienne Hardy take a look at the key things you need to know about collective consultation exercises.  ..read more

Series 3, Episode 8 = Fire and re-hire (or dismissal and re-engagement in employment lawyer terms) and what will be changing following Government consultation ..read more

Series 3, Episode 7 = Employment Discrimination claims against individuals, an update on changes to employment tribunal rules, repealing the ban on hiring agency staff during strikes and changes to family friendly rights ..read more