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Nicola Gooch

Jailhouse Rock: Should unauthorised development be criminalised?

On 21 September, Gareth Bacon MP, a conservative backbencher, introduced a private members bill into parliament, seeking to make...

01/10/21
Elizabeth Thomson

Moving up a gear: why parking is a valuable commodity

Jennifer Ayris explores how retailers can make the most of their car park. Retailers with bricks and mortar stores need to ensure that...

30/09/21
Charlotte Hargreaves

UK Brands sign up to new Influencer Marketing Code of Conduct

Talent Agencies and Influencers entering into agreements with advertisers and brands will want to be aware that they may start to see the...

29/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Is the government going to compel large employers to report on their ethnic pay gaps?

Over recent years the UK government has been under pressure to introduce legislation to compel large employers to report their ethnic pay...

28/09/21
Amy Au

Brands and corporate social responsibility

By Corinne Day, an Associate in Irwin Mitchell's IP team Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives not only greatly benefit brand...

24/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Government to legislate to ensure workers receive all tips

In 2016, the government opened a consultation to consider whether tips and gratuities should go direct to staff without deductions (other...

24/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Government starts consultation on making flexible working the default position

During the last general election, the government included a manifesto pledge to make flexible working the default position unless...

24/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Do you have to give an employee the opportunity to appeal against their dismissal if they are made redundant?

Redundancy is one of the potentially fair reasons for dismissal listed in the Employment Rights Act 1996. Even in a genuine redundancy...

23/09/21
Joanne Moseley

ICO starts consultation for updating guidance on GDPR and modern working practices

It was almost a decade ago that the Information Commissioner's Office issued two Employment Practices Codes; one intended for SMEs...

22/09/21
Joanne Moseley

SSP COVID-19 rebate scheme ends on 30 September 2021

The government has decided to bring the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to an end on Thursday 30 September. If you're...

21/09/21
Joanne Moseley

COVID-19 response: government sets out its plan for autumn and winter

Last week the government published its COVID-19 response: autumn and winter plan 2021 which made it clear that, despite the high level of...

21/09/21
David Shirt

Harassment in the workplace - Employers should adopt a zero tolerance approach

By Shazia Shah, Senior Associate. Some people may say that these comments are just 'banter’ and are not meant to upset anyone, but if an...

21/09/21
David Shirt

Manufacturing M&A levels show positive signs after Covid lockdowns

Irwin Mitchell recently conducted its own research into M&A activity in the manufacturing sector. Here, Corporate partner Emma Callow,...

20/09/21
Liam Salt

Lack of clarity over amendments to pandemic winding up petitions

by Tom Paton - Partner, Restructuring & Insolvency Last week the Insolvency Service announced that the restrictions on presenting winding...

10/09/21
Liam Salt

Government announce restrictions on winding up orders to change on 1st October

by Patrick Finn - Senior Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency The Insolvency Service has announced that the 1st October 2021 will mark...

09/09/21
David Shirt

Signing your (working) life away - top 10 tips for negotiating a new employment contract

By Sacha Sokhi, Solicitor in the London Employment & Professional Discipline Team Whether you have decided to explore new endeavours or...

09/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Significant increase in the number of women bringing claims linked to the menopause

According to research reviewed by the Guardian newspaper there's been a significant increase in the numbers of women bringing employment...

08/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Labour Party announce plans to improve employment protection for workers (if it gets into power)

Unless the government decides to hold a snap general election, the UK will not go to the polls again to choose the next government until...

07/09/21
Joanne Moseley

Reasonable adjustments: do you have to maintain the pay rate of a disabled employee who has moved to a lower paid job?

In Aleem v E-Act Academy Trust Limited, the Employment Appeals Tribunal confirmed that a school didn't have to continue to pay a teacher...

02/09/21
Charlotte Hargreaves

Government announces ‘outcomes-based’ approach to granting UK GDPR data adequacy status to countries prioritised as International Data Partners

Joanne Bone, who advises organisations across all sectors on data protection and privacy,  looks at the UK government’s recently...

01/09/21
Elizabeth Thomson

The Future Challenges of MEES

Andrew Cooper is a director at EVORA EDGE, Tom Marshall is a partner at Gerald Eve and Paul Henson is a partner at Irwin Mitchell The...

31/08/21
Elizabeth Thomson

Vacant possession: Court of Appeal restores status quo

Our previous discussion of the High Court decision in Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services examined the Court's surprising...

31/08/21
Elizabeth Thomson

When is a collateral warranty not a construction contract?

By Victoria Kempthorne In Toppan Holdings Limited and Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP [2021] EWHC 2110,...

26/08/21
David Shirt

Industry’s big green drive needs far more direction

By Will Stirling The UK government’s launched the UK Hydrogen Strategy in an effort to reach its goal of 5GW of low-carbon hydrogen...

24/08/21
Joanne Moseley

Will menopause be added to list of 'protected characteristics' in the Equality Act?

That's the question, the Women and Equalities Committee are considering as part of its inquiry into how menopausal women are treated at...

18/08/21
Charlotte Hargreaves

From asset finance to AFK: Impacts of the global semiconductor shortage beyond the auto industry and UK government responses

The effects of the global semiconductor shortage on different manufacturers is starting to impact on everyone’s life whether they’re...

17/08/21
Charlotte Hargreaves

Putting a stop to anonymous online defamation

Emma Yates, an experienced litigator with a particular focus on defamation and reputation management, highlights why a recent case...

17/08/21
Joanne Moseley

Government's vision to transform disabled peoples' working lives: will anything change?

On 28 July 2021, the government published a policy paper setting out its national disability strategy. It outlines a number of areas...

13/08/21
Danielle Parsons

Paycuts: Counting the cost of WFH

If you're currently working from home, it’s likely this is with the agreement of your employer. It is also likely to be because of the...

12/08/21
Joanne Moseley

Self-isolation, COVID-19 vaccinations and GDPR: employers' questions answered

From Monday 16 August, employees who have been double vaccinated (or are aged 18 and under) will be able to continue to go into their...

11/08/21