Labour Government: Changes in employment law – What’s next from Autumn 2024 onwards
The summer holidays are coming to an end and Autumn is in sight, which means…
November 29, 2024 By Laura McFadyen
How do I change our employment contracts to reduce pay and/or hours?
We frequently advise employers on how to change the terms of contracts of employment, including…
November 29, 2024 By Hazel Sanders
Sexual harassment in the workplace – how should employers prepare for the new statutory duty to protect employees?
How is the law changing on sexual harassment in the workplace? New legislation has been…
November 26, 2024 By Mark Roby
Night Workers: Do employers need to offer health checks?
If you are an employer who hires night workers, there are several obligations to be…
November 25, 2024 By Karolina Smolicz
What Does The New Employment Rights Bill Mean for Employers?
Leaving almost no employment law stone unturned, the Labour Government announced sweeping changes on 10…
November 7, 2024 By Laura McFadyen
National minimum wage increases for 1 April 2025
National minimum wage increases for 1 April 2025. What are the changes and how can…
October 31, 2024 By Isabel Gibson
Using Generative AI in the workplace – what do I need to think about?
Generative AI is already being utilised within businesses and amongst workforces. Generative AI offers up…
October 25, 2024 By Amy Ralston
Menopause at work – what action should employers take?
It’s World Menopause Day on 18 October. The purpose of the day is to raise…
October 17, 2024 By Matt Huggett
Zero-hours contracts – changes
We’ve written previously on the significant reforms to employment rights incoming from the Labour government,…
October 16, 2024 By Chris Morse
Abuse of zero hours contracts or workers: now with teeth!
Our last newsletter included an article covering government guidance on zero hours contracts. We drew…
October 16, 2024 By Verity Slater
Get to know your legal advisor – Isabel Gibson
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
October 15, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Right to Switch Off – will busy lawyers, business owners and HR professionals get a chance?
You, like our specialist Employment Law team at Stephens Scown may have been watching with…
October 15, 2024 By Verity Slater