The rules on employment law can feel complex and fast‑moving, particularly for business owners and managers juggling multiple demands. This is especially as the Employment Rights Act 2025 brings even more changes to the employment law landscape. Our employment team are supporting employers to prepare for the changes by delivering focused training considering practical...
According to recent CIPD research*, the use of hybrid work arrangements in the UK is declining, with more employers beginning to put pressure on staff to return to the office....
Workplace disputes rarely begin with a single conflict. More often, they stem from low-level management or personnel issues that can end up escalating into sickness absence, grievances and potentially legal...
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) provides specialist legal employment advice to employers and senior executives, company directors, business owners and senior-level employees. Led by Jolyon Berry – cited as a...
The new Employment Rights Bill has been described as “the boogie man” of legislation, paving the way for the most spine-chilling changes to employment law since the 1970s. It aims...
Earlier today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the tax, welfare and public service spending decisions in her Autumn Statement, putting forward the Labour Party’s first Budget in 14 years. Given that...
From 26 October 2024, employers will be required to comply with a new legal duty; to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, we...
Since the start of lockdown many workers have been working from home and recent studies suggest that some form of ‘working from home’ (WFH) flexibility is the preferred option for...
While not new, flexible working has become de rigueur due to the pandemic with many businesses adopting ‘agile working arrangements’ or ‘hybrid working policies’. From the start of the pandemic...
Enter our free prize draw for a £250 donation to the charity of your choice by completing our employment survey. If you’re a business owner, we’d love to hear from...
Head of Employment Jolyon Berry talks about capability and conduct processes, what the difference is and how best to handle them. Here’s how to mess up the capability process –...
Fire & Re-Hire is not new (it’s not really even a thing but ‘Dismiss & Re-Hire’ does not rhyme). Dismissals are lawful if they are for certain, specific reasons. An...
On Friday 30 April Jolyon Berry, Solicitor and head of the Employment team at Thompson Smith and Puxon, will be marking his 50th birthday with something different from the usual...
If you are an employer concerned about illegal workers in your business, you are not alone. Many employers fall foul of the UK immigration rules each year, causing difficulties for...
This business briefing highlights some practical steps that a business can take to reduce the risk of adverse weather affecting an employee’s travel to work. There are many reasons why employees...
The Employment Tribunal frequently finds employers liable for discriminatory actions (including harassment and victimisation) carried out by a member of its staff. In this article, Jolyon Berry, Employment Law solicitor...
You receive notice of someone’s resignation from your employment. But what do you do next? It is likely that you will be surprised or even unprepared for this so there...
Some sectors like healthcare and construction rely on a ready supply of temporary staff, and it is a rare business that does not need to use agency workers from time...
Two very recent judgments in the Employment Tribunal are a salient reminder for Employers that they cannot take short cuts with investigations. Both cases echo what has been said by...
June is Pride month when the LGBTQ+ community celebrates with a series of events! It’s a joyful and fun time, but it’s also a protest – there are still battles...
What do the following have in common? A managing director punches an employee at a drinking session in the early hours; a self-employed doctor sexually assaults a bank’s prospective employees...
Receiving a grievance from an employee is rarely welcome – dealing with it can soak up resources, cause disquiet among other employees and in some cases escalate into a dispute...
Bowls of fresh fruit and mindfulness sessions are becoming increasingly common in the workplace as employers try to promote the wellbeing of their staff. A successful wellbeing strategy can improve...