Ethical Redundancy – is there a good way to make employees redundant?
With low growth continuing in certain sectors of the UK economy, many well established and…
October 15, 2024 By Mark Roby
Stephens Scown Strengthens Somerset Team
Having opened an office in Taunton last year to support our growth aspirations as a…
October 8, 2024 By Stephens Scown
New Rules on Tips, Gratuities and Service Charges from 1 October 2024
If you have a business where your staff receive tips, gratuities and service charges (“tips”)…
October 1, 2024 By Charlotte Cole
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…
September 11, 2024 By Hazel Sanders
7 Reasons to Consider Employee Ownership
We are big advocates of employee ownership. Here are seven reasons why. With co-owned companies…
August 29, 2024 By Catherine Carlton
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…
August 29, 2024 By Laura McFadyen
Is there still a place for firing and re-hiring?
For most organisations, there will, for whatever reason, come a time when they want (or…
August 28, 2024 By Hazel Sanders
Lay offs and short-time working during economic uncertainty
As the UK moves beyond the General Election, and the Labour party settles into its…
August 23, 2024 By Ellie Hibberd
Employment Settlement Agreement – what are they? And how should you approach them?
Has your employer given you a settlement agreement? It is not uncommon for settlement agreements…
August 15, 2024 By Hazel Sanders
Former British Council worker wins sexual harassment claim against senior official
A former British Council worker has won her case of unfair dismissal, harassment and discrimination…
August 6, 2024 By Stephens Scown
All Change! Labour Government – What should Employers be doing now?
The votes have been counted and following a landslide victory, the Labour Party is entering…
July 5, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Buying or selling a business – the latest news you need to know about TUPE
What does "TUPE" mean, how does it protect employees and what part does it have…
June 27, 2024 By Mark Roby