Dismissing an Employee for Offensive Racial Language?
Was an employer justified in dismissing an employee who used an offensive racial term during a race awareness training session?
News & Insights
Will I be compensated for my spouse’s behaviour in our divorce?
Senior Associate, Madeleine Young gives a snapshot view of the Court’s approach to conduct in financial remedy proceedings on divorce by the way the other party has behaved within their relationship.
New BRP Delivery Method
The Home Office has changed its approach for delivering biometric residence permits, which may be welcome news to those already on, or looking to acquire, a UK visa.
Update on UK-EU Relationship
Our final update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, looking forward to the possibility of rapprochement and the challenges that lie ahead.
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill
Labour have set out their “cast iron commitment” to introduce a new Employment Rights Bill, if they are elected.
Collateral Damage – Caught in the TUPE Crossfire
Do the rights and obligations contained in a collateral contract transfer under TUPE?
UK Government Increase Immigration Fees
The UK Government has announced increases for both the Immigration Health Surcharge and for Visa application fees.
Assignments and Sublets – getting the Landlord’s consent
Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in our Real Estate team provides a quick guide to the results and time-limits relating to applications by tenants to assign or sub-let their premises.
Are Gendered Swear Words Discriminatory?
The Employment Tribunal has considered whether it might be discriminatory to insult a transgender individual using a “gendered” swear word.
Limitation of liability – EE v Virgin Mobile provides some useful reminders
Most businesses will look to limit their liability when entering into contracts with business customers or suppliers and this recent decision reminds us that the courts will allow tough clauses provided they are clear.