Non‑Disclosure Agreements: What the New Changes Mean for Employers
The government has confirmed in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (and regulations to follow) that…
February 17, 2026 By Matt Huggett
Whistleblowing in a Care Home Environment
Joe Nicholls is a partner in the Employment team at Stephens Scown solicitors, specialising in…
February 13, 2026 By Joe Nicholls
Apprenticeships Made Simple: Legal Essentials and Business Benefits for Employers
Apprenticeships are an increasingly attractive option for employers in 2026 and the government is committed…
February 11, 2026 By Lexie Williams
Employment Rights Act: 10 HR actions to get ready for 2026
The Employment Rights Act (ERA) is one of the most significant reforms to UK employment…
February 9, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
LexisNexis Awards Shortlisting for Stephens Scown
With confirmation of the shortlists made yesterday, the firm has been recognised in three categories in this year’s LexisNexis…
February 5, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Bullying at work – how should employers handle allegations of bullying?
How should an employer respond to allegations of bullying at work? This article looks at…
February 4, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
WhatsApp and Work: a Legal Minefield Employers Can’t Ignore
Since the pandemic, how we communicate at work has changed significantly. As remote working is…
January 30, 2026 By Izzy Glover
What is Greener Litigation?
In 2019, the UK became the first country in the world to pass laws to…
January 30, 2026 By Joe Nicholls
How safe is your confidential information?
We are all familiar with instances of data being stolen by hackers breaking through the…
January 27, 2026 By Chris Morse
The Delivery Group acquired by management
Three directors of The Delivery Group - which operates a national network of e-commerce and…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Blue Monday – what is it and why does it matter for employers?
On Blue Monday, conversations around mental health come into focus. It’s a timely reminder for…
January 16, 2026 By Olivia Warren-Nicholls
Get to know your legal advisor – Joe Nicholls
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
January 16, 2026 By Stephens Scown