by Michele Fensom | May 18, 2026 | Employment Law
Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a gentlemen’s outfitters at their branch in the Strand before being...
by Michele Fensom | May 6, 2026 | Employment Law
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers' legal liability by months or even years. An Employment Tribunal had to decide whether the employers of a harassed employee, who...
by Michele Fensom | Apr 20, 2026 | Employment Law
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026) From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed records of annual leave, carried-over holiday, and holiday pay. Employers...
by Michele Fensom | Apr 7, 2026 | Employment Law
Paternity Leave As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid paternity leave and unpaid parental leave are Day One Rights, granted...
by Michele Fensom | Mar 18, 2026 | Employment Law
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought access to historical Employer’s LiabilityInsurance. Mr. Alger had...
by Michele Fensom | Mar 3, 2026 | Employment Law
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and slavery, as highlighted by a recent case. The claimant was born...
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