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Keep up to date with the latest Employment Law news and events. Thomas Mansfield Solicitors is an award winning firm of employment lawyers based in the United Kingdom. We provide representation and employment law advice for both employers and employees around the country and have established ourselves as industry leaders.
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
3w ago
April brings a raft of changes to employment law, including the new right to take carer’s leave. This is effective from 6th April and is implemented under the Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024. Carer’s leave introduces the entitlement to take one week’s unpaid leave per year, to provide or arrange care for a dependant who has a ‘long-term’ care need ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
2M ago
Welcome to our breakdown of the significant employment law changes coming into effect in 2024. As businesses brace for new and updated regulations, it’s essential to equip yourself with the knowledge and foresight necessary to navigate these changes effectively ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
Clients frequently ask us about the potential financial awards that employees can receive if they are successful in unfair dismissal claims. Providing a specific answer to this question can be challenging without knowing the details of the claim. The compensation awarded by an Employment Tribunal depends on various factors, including the legal categories of the ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
In 2015, new research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) found that around 54,000 new mothers may be forced out of their jobs in Britain each year – many by reason of redundancy. This shocking statistic prompted a government review into the protections for employees on maternity, shared parental and adoption leave (“MSPA ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
While furlough may feel like a distant memory, there are still important judgments filtering through the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The case of Lovingangels Care Ltd v Mhindurwa reminds employers of their duty to consider alternatives to dismissal in cases of redundancy. In this case, the Claimant worked as a live-in carer. In early 2020, the ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
There are many significant life events – the good, the bad and the ugly. But have you thought how, as an employer, you could play a part in supporting employees through some of them? Many organisations go beyond the legal requirement of offering maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. Some offer days off in the ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
In a recent Court of Appeal case (Alan James Boydell v (1) NZP Limited; (2) Alice (Luxembourg) Midco S.A.R.L) the Court confirmed that words in the original contract could be regarded as severed, leaving a 12 month non-compete provision enforceable on the ex-employee. Key facts Dr Boydell held a very senior marketing and sales role ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
Since the Covid pandemic, it has been widely reported that employees have been leaving the workplace or changing jobs. A Microsoft survey of more than 30,000 workers globally found that 41% were considering resignation or changing profession altogether. Economists have coined this the “Great Resignation” reflecting a shift in employee priorities and raised awareness of ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
Hiring a new employee is a significant investment for any company. It comes with the anticipation of fresh perspectives, skills, and energy that can potentially steer the organisation towards success. However, even with the best intentions, many organisations inadvertently make mistakes during the onboarding process that can impact the new hire’s productivity and overall morale ..read more
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Blog
6M ago
Where better to start than with the subject itself… I headed to the ChatGPT website and gave it the prompt: ChatGPT benefits and negatives for employers. Within seconds, I had seven pros and seven cons. The benefits included cost-effectiveness, 24/7 availability and increased efficiency. The pitfalls included initial development costs, limited understanding and a lack ..read more