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General elections can be a strange time. A lot of hope and a lot of cynicism is coursing through the atmosphere as we watch the three main parties – and others who aim to get a stakehold in Parliament – produce their manifesto proposals. At the same time, many of us are reflecting on the[…]
An analysis of employment tribunal records show that 42 tribunals mentioned remote working in 2022 – which is up 50% from the 27 cases in 2021. In the first half of 2023, there were only 23 cases, which is still an increase on the period before the pandemic, when only six employment tribunal cases in[…]
We are proud to have been selected as the Best Employment Law Firm in Brighton. Since 2007 we have been advising the local community in Brighton on all areas of employment law an d helping to make the world of work a better place. As a born and bred Brightonian, our principal Zoe Lagadec is[…]
My friend – let’s call him Brighton- is a lovely guy. A serious partygoer in his youth, he’s reformed into an almost serious human being. A year ago he founded a start-up business, the culmination of a dream which saw him able to leave a dead-end job he hated. It’s been so successful he’s now[…]
This month increases to employment rates and limits come into effect in line with inflation rates, which have been historically extremely high causing a cost of living crisis. These rises impact statutory redundancy payments, national minimum wage rates and employment tribunal awards. The most important ones for employers and employees to take note of are[…]
As from 6 April (inclusive) new regulations on flexible working requests will come into effect and employers need to be prepared for the changes. But what exactly does “flexible working” mean? It encompasses a wide range of alternatives to the traditional 9-5, office based job, and can include such options as part time working, remote[…]
Nigel Urban, in association with Zoe Lagadec, Solicitor (Mulberry’s Employment Law) Are you one of the 1160…and is it true? Googling “we abide by The Equality Act” gives 1160 results. If you are an employer that has that, or something similar, on your website and in your marketing materials, great – you have good intentions. However,[…]
The Regulations will provide employees with the right to take up to one week of statutory unpaid carer’s leave in a 12-month period to care for, or arrange care for, dependants with long-term care needs. The Regulations also include provisions for protection from detriment and unfair dismissal relating to carer’s leave. To be eligible for carer’s leave[…]
The Equality & Human Rights Commission has published new Guidance for employers on their legal obligations to employees experiencing the menopause. The Guidance can be read here and contains a number of useful explainer videos. Crucially it states that : If menopause symptoms have a long term and substantial impact on a woman’s ability to carry out[…]