Leading full-service international law firm, Spencer West, is pleased to announce the appointment of Partner Sharokh Koussari to its employment team.

As many of you know, this week is Carers Week 2023, an annual campaign that aims to highlight the challenges faced by carers...

With more businesses trying to ensure they provide a great wellbeing culture for both current and potential employees, an...

HR experts and employment lawyers contributed their thoughts to a People Magazine article about the recent warning from the...

Handling difficult behaviour from employees calls for a compassionate and skilled approach from managers and leaders.  Our...

With a series of serious misconduct accusations coming to light at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and further...

With Ramadan currently being observed throughout the world, fasting through daylight hours can present challenges for employees...

When TV presenter Gary Lineker recently expressed his opinion about the government's latest immigration policy on Twitter there...

With the increase in hybrid working since the pandemic, many businesses are now offering a work from anywhere (WFA) approach....

The NHS changed the rules of their special sick pay (SSP) during the pandemic which allowed workers with long Covid to continue...

With the cost of living crisis impacting all our lives, businesses are finding many employees are searching for better pay and...

With the increase in remote working, employers have been looking at ways to monitor employee performance and...

WION News invited Spencer West Employment Law Partner and HR Director Amanda Lennon to discuss the impact of strike action...

With the news of several big name companies announcing redundancies, many businesses are having to consider reducing their...

Focusing on highly regulated firms such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA),...

Should employers be doing more to stamp out bullying in the workplace? The Financial Times looks into the issues and dynamics...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, employees became accustomed to working from home, and that has continued for many either fully...

"Is working from home now almost becoming a right?" That was the question posed to Employment Partner and HR and Wellbeing...

Employment Law Specialist and Partner Justin Murray instructing Carolyn D’Souza (leading Andrew Watson) of 12 Kings...

Even with improvements towards acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, there are still continued reports of workplace...

Employment tribunals don't currently allow for means of recording or transcription, relying instead on note-taking by the...

As cases of monkeypox increase in the UK and around the world, how should employers react? Our employment partner Judith Rhule...

National newspaper The Mirror explores how employees should approach asking for a pay rise. The article includes contributions...

Inflation is at the highest level in 40 years and the cost of living crisis is starting to bite for many households. Leading HR...

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has said its senior staff will be allowed to take as much holiday as they want, in a new...

Many older workers are remaining in the workplace for longer and employers are keen to retain their skills and experience,...

World politics can lead to heightened emotions at work, which may lead to claims of bullying or harassment. Our employment...

The HRT shortage in the UK could mean that many women will experience debilitating perimenopause and menopause symptoms, which...

Employment tribunals that are conducted remotely could soon be recorded. HR Magazine covers the story, and our employment...

IR35 – the off-payroll working rules – have been in force for a year. Tech news site UKTN considers the impact on tech...

Hybrid working is now widespread due to extended periods of remote working during the pandemic. While the flexibility is...

When the first lockdown started in March 2020 the world of work changed overnight. Remote working impacted workers in diverse...

Businesses with a gender pay gap that shared posts about International Women’s Day were targeted by a twitter bot, which...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently published guidance on workplace environments in law firms which highlights...

International Women’s Day has again shone a light on the issue of the gender pay gap, and an article in the Daily Mirror...

Commuters in London have faced disruption this week due to a strike involving 10,000 tube workers. Issues like this require a...

COVID-19: Self-isolation requirements revoked from 24 February 2022, with a number of additional changes expected on April 1,...

The SRA recently published guidance on workplace environments in law firms[1] (the ‘Guidance’) which highlights some of the...

Our Employment Partner Dr John McMullen has been appointed a trustee of Halifax Opportunities Trust. This is an example of...

Career breaks are in the news after Jo Whitfield, the CEO of Co-op Food confirmed she was taking a career break this year to...

Our Employment law partner Dr John McMullen’s new book on Redundancy Law and Practice (now in its 4th edition) has received a...

Following comments in Sue Gray’s report about Westminster’s culture of excessive drinking, our employment partner Amanda...

Is your business at risk?  January is over and restrictions to businesses are melting away, but no doubt you are still...

UK companies large and small are debating the vaccine question, and whether to differentiate between vaccinated and...

When a business is bought, or a new contract starts, often employees transfer across. This transfer is governed by the TUPE...

Ikea’s policy of cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff who have to isolate after coming into contact with someone with...

Business Leader magazine sought views from a variety of experts for an article on diversity and inclusion in business. Pam...

With 2021 fresh in our memories, and all the possibilities of 2022 ahead – now is a great time to review your employment contracts, workplace po...

Social media can be a great way to build rapport with your boss and co-workers, but it can bring challenges. Emma Gross,...

Agency workers are sometimes referred to as atypical workers or contingent workers.   An agency worker’s contract...