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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
4 October 2022
Dealing with workplace investigations and employee suspensions
In light of new guidance, employers must tread carefully when it comes to suspending workers.
30 September 2022
What does the Chancellor’s mini-budget mean for entrepreneurs?
On 23rd of September the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, unveiled his mini budget which is effectively the Government's new growth plan. As everyone now knows this signified the Government's intention to focus directly upon economic growth. To this end, the Chancellor set out dramatic tax cuts (not all of which were either expected or pre-announced) and reforms for individuals and businesses, the like of which we have not seen for a very long time. Unfortunately it does now seem clear that the City was unprepared for the extent of the reforms, and they have been received very badly by many.
7 September 2022
Is the issue of workers’ rights post Brexit now back on the agenda?
Now that we have a new Prime Minister in situ, attention has quickly turned to Liz Truss’ actual policy agenda. Many comments have been devoted to the list of challenges she faces – every bit as serious as those encountered by almost any of the post-war Prime Ministers with the possible exception of James Callaghan.
21 July 2022
Employment Tribunals – what does a “win” actually look like and what is the most effective way of achieving the best outcome?
I listened with interest to the recent BBC Radio 4 programme hosted by Evan Davis on Employment Tribunals. It was part of the excellent series called “The Bottom Line” and can be heard here in case you would like to tune in for yourself. For all those who are or may be involved in employment disputes, it highlights some important issues and offers some clear takeaway messages.
27 June 2022
The legal pitfalls of using AI at work
With businesses increasing their use of artificial intelligence, Georgia Roberts and Özlem Mehmet outline the risks involved.
