The Early Easter Break and Holiday Entitlement
If your holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March, the timing of Easter…
March 26, 2026 By Hazel Sanders
B Corp Employers: Getting it right, Embedding Purpose, Ethical Standards and Positive Work Culture
Being a B Corp brings great advantages in terms of employee recruitment and retention as…
March 26, 2026 By Verity Slater
The importance of being careful with your wording
We know that apprenticeships are an increasingly popular way of growing the workforce within the…
March 20, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
Each Peach Pear Plum – where will our fruit pickers come from after Brexit?
As we approach the height of summer, the issue of finding seasonal workers is becoming…
March 20, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
How to carry out a compliant right to work check during the Coronavirus pandemic
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many of the normal recruitment procedures being altered…
March 20, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
International Women’s Day: What Employers Should Be Doing on Equality, Pay and Progression
International Women’s Day is fast approaching, taking place on 8 March 2026. This year’s campaign…
March 5, 2026 By Izzy Glover
When an employee behaves improperly they can be fairly dismissed
Barton v Royal Borough of Greenwich [EAT, May 2015]. In this case a trade union…
February 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Employment Tribunal – client obligations for disclosure
What duty do parties to Employment Tribunal (Tribunal) litigation have when it comes to disclosing…
February 26, 2026 By Joe Nicholls
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