Insights

7th April 2017

Thornton Allen, Head of Residential Development, discusses the Law Commission's investigation into the lease terms used in the retirement industry

5th April 2017

The corporate team has advised Integumen plc, on the acquisition of two of its four business divisions, and on its subsequent £2.25 million placing and admission to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

4th April 2017

Workplace bans on the wearing of "any political, philosophical or religious sign" such as headscarves does not constitute direct discrimination, Europe's top court has ruled. Chris Aldridge explores the recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (commonly referred to as the ECJ) and why this decision is not as straightforward as it first appears.

4th April 2017

In this article, Sarah Lee considers a recent case where a business paid a high price for failing to clearly issue notice of termination of employment to an employee, and she gives some useful reminders to protect your business in this area.

4th April 2017

George Dale examines the content of a typical social media policy, and advises why employers should be aware of this key part of an employee handbook.

4th April 2017

In this article Steve Conlay looks at the latest developments in dismissing employees on long term sick leave and provides guidance on minimising the risk of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.