Major reforms to the UK unfair dismissal regime are set to take effect from 1 January 2027, materially increasing exposure to risk for employers and require careful planning in the months ahead. Introduction of a six-month qualifying period Currently, employees must have two years’ continuous service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim. From 1 … Read more
The UK Government is planning on implementing major reforms to employment law, known as “The Employment Rights Bill”. For businesses and employees across North Wales – whether in Rhyl, Mold, Denbigh or beyond – these changes are set to reshape how we handle everything from sick pay to trade unions. With the Bill now moving … Read more
The team responsible for securing a landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has won the ‘Outstanding Case of the Year Award’ at the Personal Injury Awards 2024. Gamlins Law and Exchange Chambers secured the award at last night’s awards ceremony in Manchester. Gamlins Law, led by personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers, had previously … Read more
Gamlins Law has welcomed today’s “landmark ruling” by the Court of Appeal in the Hadley v Przybylo case. The outcome marks a significant win for claimants, particularly those involved in catastrophic injury claims, as it addresses the recoverability of costs associated with rehabilitation. Simon Roberts and Elen Roberts of Gamlins Law, instructed Exchange Chambers, represented … Read more
It is fairly well accepted that court cases can be expensive and time-consuming. Even when your case appears strong there are no guarantees that you’ll emerge from court victorious. And when a judge finds in your favour there are complex rules about recovering costs that mean you may still end up out of pocket. These … Read more
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are important legal instruments because they take effect when someone loses the ability to make key decisions about their health and welfare or their finances. We have explained how LPAs work in detail before, and what happens if someone loses capacity without an LPA in place. At Gamlins Solicitors LLP, … Read more
When Suella Braverman was removed from her cabinet post she decided to take a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising PM Rishi Sunak for reneging on promises and calling for a leadership election. It was a defiant, headline-grabbing move and one that may inspire other discontents looking to speak out against their bosses. But … Read more
Employers who harness software to help manage productivity and other employee activity may find themselves inadvertently over-stepping data protection regulations. The rise of electronic monitoring of employees has risen in tandem with the rise in home working triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. While the numbers working from home has dropped from its peak of 49% … Read more
An interesting update this week in Employment Law. On 2nd October 2023, the Leicester Employment Tribunal in Leicester heard a claim relating to how employers treat employees who are experiencing menopause symptoms. The Claimant brought the claim for unfavourable treatment after she was given a formal warning following extended periods of sick leave due to … Read more
Managers on the lookout for changes in employment law following Brexit need to prepare for new holiday entitlement and pay calculations. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 became law in June, setting out how EU-based laws are to be treated in future. Most employment law will continue to stand, giving employers some … Read more
Technology has moved very quickly over the past few decades and continues to gather pace, changing the ways in which we live our lives in many different areas. Whether it’s sharing our lives, information and images on social media or using blockchain currencies, the digital landscape is an important part of many people’s day-to-day life. … Read more
The Government plans to prune restrictions around non-compete clauses when employees leave to join a competitor or set up a rival business, according to a policy paper just published. Proposals in the smarter regulation to grow the economy policy paper include limiting the length of non-compete clauses to a maximum of three months. Typically, such clauses are … Read more
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