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Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory scrutiny. Whether you are an employee being asked to sign one, or an employer reviewing … Read more

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Spotlight on… Charlotte Beedles

Our “Spotlight on…” mini-series shines a light on some of the great people we have here in our team at Gamlins Law. Through this short series of profiles, we’ll be sharing more about our team members, including their backgrounds and what drew them into law, as well as what they enjoy about working at Gamlins. … Read more

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What You Need to Know About the Employment Rights Bill

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

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Companies House ID Update

Companies House introduce a new identity verification framework From 18th November 2025, all new and existing company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. WHAT IS THE PROCESS? Once verified, the relevant director or PSC will receive a Companies House 11-character unique identifier, which will become … Read more

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Work Life Balance: How Employers can Support Employees

Work-life balance is a concept that holds different meanings for different individuals. While some associate it with working fewer hours, others believe flexibility in working hours is key. However, the common thread is the desire for a balance that allows individuals to excel both professionally and personally. It is crucial for employers to understand the … Read more

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Overzealous monitoring may overstep data protection boundaries

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

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Menopause Symptoms considered to satisfy the definition of ‘Disability’ under the Equality Act 2010?

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

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Employment non-competes look set to shrink

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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A Fresh Look at Flexibility

As life has slowly returned to reality following the events of the pandemic, many trends besides the making of banana bread have remained in demand. The pandemic forced many employers to get up to speed with technology and hybrid working arrangements. There is now a reluctance amongst employees to return to work in the office … Read more

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