Employment Law Updates

On 7 August 2023, the UK government announced the tripling of fines for the employment of illegal workers. The last time this civil penalty was increased was in 2014, with a first-time breach costing £15,000 and repeat breaches costing £20,000. The increase, set to be implemented in early 2024, will see fines rise to £45,000 […]

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for online communication today. As such, it’s used heavily by consumers and businesses alike. Since employees operate as both these agents, social media can lead to the crossing over of personal and professional lives. Whether they’re posting on behalf of your organisation or merely in association […]

Redundancy can happen for any number of reasons, leading to reductions in a business’s workforce. Whether you’re expecting it or not, the important thing is to remain calm. There are laws in place to govern redundancy for employees. This includes redundancy pay, notice periods, the nature of dismissal, and more.  Knowledge of redundancy law is […]