The arrival of autumn often brings a sense of renewal, and this year, it’s no different for employment law.

This is aimed at reducing the occurrence of inappropriate and offensive comments from colleagues (often referred to as ‘banter’), as well as instances of physical harassment.

 In this blog, our expert employment law solicitors at Walker Foster explore practical steps employers can take to boost employee productivity.

Many directors of private companies aren’t familiar with their company’s Articles of Association and, in many cases, may have never read them.

Employers often ask us how to bring an employment relationship to a close quickly and efficiently once it has run its course.

April 2024 saw the introduction of some significant changes to what are often referred to as family-friendly employment rights, as well as the introduction of a new right to request leave for carers.

Obtaining the right advice clearly and quickly will help you take control of the situation

Employers need to get ready for a significant change in the rights of employees who are parents. Parents of babies expected on or after 5th April 2015 will be able to convert the mother’s maternity leave into shared parental leave.