Employment rights – the two year rule
Many people do not realise that since 6 April 2012 new employees must work continuously…
October 28, 2026 By Chris Morse
Why do employers need International Women’s Day?
It was International Woman’s Day on 8th March 2017. This gave us all an opportunity…
October 28, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
Employer misleading employee – the true reason for dismissal
On 21st November – the case of Rawlinson v Brightside Group Ltd, was heard in…
October 28, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Former Detective Superintendent wins victimisation case against Metropolitan Police
A former Detective Superintendent from Devon, who was commended seven times during her 32-year-long career…
October 28, 2026 By Stephens Scown
The Christmas Party and the ‘punch drunk’ reveller
Gazing through the window on a Thursday afternoon, the rapidly fading light, low hanging grey…
October 28, 2026 By Chris Morse
Can I get paid for checking my emails outside of work?
There have been a number of news stories making the headlines following a report by…
October 28, 2026 By Carrianne Matta
What are the implications for UK employment law as a result of the decision to leave the EU?
Which ever way you voted, the country has now decided and the process to leave…
October 28, 2026 By Verity Slater
HMRC Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – What do we know so far?
Guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was published on 27th March 2020 so we have…
October 28, 2026 By Verity Slater
The Future is Hybrid Working – what do employers do next?
A recent ACAS survey confirmed since the coronavirus pandemic around half of employers are anticipating…
October 28, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
The future of manufacturing in the South West: why people, technology and resilience matter more than ever
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, one thing became clear during a recent roundtable discussion with manufacturing…
October 12, 2026 By Matt Huggett
Ethical HR and AI: Getting this right and why governance matters more than ever
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life. From recruitment and HR processes to…
October 8, 2026 By Verity Slater
Stephens Scown advises on the sale of a talent management business as the creator economy sector continues to grow
Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown has advised London based Outreach Talent Group (OTG)…
October 6, 2026 By Stephens Scown