Business Insights

Helen Kidd

Diversity: Unveiling the common themes among top manufacturing companies

The top 10 most diverse manufacturing companies according to Manufacturing Digital exemplify the significance of diversity and inclusion...

28/09/23

Harriet Fletcher

A new case means good news for employers with a pension scheme surplus

Does the Inner Court of the Court of Session’s decision in the abrdn case open the door fully to pension scheme resulting trusts? Penny...

27/09/23

Paul Henson

Remediation Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022 – the first of many?

The First Tier FTT (“FtT”) has made its first Remediation Order (“RO”) pursuant to section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”)....

26/09/23

Harriet Fletcher

Automatic Enrolment – extension of thresholds

Hot on the heels of Pension Awareness Week (11-15 September), new legislation abolishing the lower earnings limit for contributions and...

22/09/23

Laura Willis

Apprenticeship contracts: six expensive traps for the unwary

Apprenticeships are becoming a popular way for employers to train staff and, for those required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy, to get...

20/09/23

Bella Kagoma

The Building Safety Act 2022 and how it impacts commercial properties

The Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”), which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, is being brought into force in stages. The Act...

20/09/23

Joanne Moseley

New deal for working people: Labour's top 10 policies revealed

Last year the Labour Party outlined how it will reform employment law if it forms the next government. The New Deal for Working People...

19/09/23

Irwin Mitchell

Chick-fil-A's journey towards inclusivity and culinary success in the UK

The UK market has long been a coveted destination for American food brands, and despite the protests faced during its initial entry in...

18/09/23

Thomas Barnard

Pay disparity in The Hundred: Male umpires earn over three times more than female umpires

Following the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) recent decision to increase match fees for England’s women’s players to the current...

07/09/23

Joanne Moseley

Direct Line ordered to pay menopausal employee £65,000 after failing to adjust its performance management processes

At what point can you raise legitimate concerns with an employee whose performance has declined due to menopausal symptoms? What...

05/09/23