Category: Employment Law

A short guide to the law on child employment

Written on August 3, 2023. Posted in Employment Law.

The summer holidays are a popular time for young people to start seeking work and many businesses, particularly those in hospitality may be seeking extra help during the peak summer season.

If you are considering employing a minor though, there are certain laws you need to be aware of including; the minimum age children can begin working, restrictions on working hours, the type of work children are allowed to do and pay requirements. In this short guide, we’ve covered some common areas of concern for employers.

Employment Tribunals explained

Written on November 6, 2022. Posted in Employment Law.

An Employment Tribunal is a place where an employee makes a claim against their employer for acting unfairly towards them.

What rights do you have when facing redundancy?

Written on October 5, 2022. Posted in Employment Law.

Redundancy is a type of dismissal, which usually happens when the employee’s role is no longer needed within the organisation. For those facing redundancy, it can be an extremely stressful time as you try to navigate through the redundancy period and figure out your next steps.

What is constructive dismissal?

Written on July 29, 2022. Posted in Employment Law.

In the world of employment law, there are many types of dismissal to be aware of. In this article, we will focus on constructive dismissal.

Distinguishing the difference between unfair and wrongful dismissal

Written on May 18, 2022. Posted in Employment Law.

The many different terms used in employment law can be confusing. When it comes to unfair and wrongful dismissal, many people are unaware of the difference and their legal rights. In this article, we clarify the key differences.

When can an employer legally dismiss an employee?

Written on April 29, 2022. Posted in Employment Law.

An employer can legally end an employee’s contract, known as ‘fair dismissal’ for a number of reasons. However, it is important employers behave appropriately during the dismissal process, follow the correct legal procedures and always have appropriate disciplinary and grievance procedures in place, to avoid unfair dismissal claims. In this blog, we share when a dismissal is deemed fair, what employers need to do and the legal rights of employees.

Are you facing redundancy?

Written on October 17, 2020. Posted in Employment Law.

Redundancy is a form of dismissal from your job. It happens when employers need to reduce their workforce.

Bridge Law Solicitors Limited, January 22nd 2019 Blog. Snow on Roads, Bad Weather, Travel Disruptions Causing Employee Absence. Employment Law for Businesses

Bad Weather Disrupting Employee Attendance at Work?

Written on January 22, 2019. Posted in Employment Law.

A short guide on employer and employee rights and how to deal with bad weather disruptions in the workplace.

3 New Year Resolutions and Some Ways We Can Help

Written on December 27, 2018. Posted in Employment Law, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills and Probate.

As the new year approaches, many of us have thought about making some resolutions. This blog looks at some resolutions we often see people considering.

Pimlico Plumbers Case

Written on June 21, 2018. Posted in Commercial Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, Legal News.

The Supreme Court recently reached a decision in the long-running saga of the Pimlico Plumbers case. The judgment, which dismissed an appeal from Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and held that the Respondent Gary Smith was indeed a “worker”, has been held up as a significant blow to “gig economy” companies (such as Uber and Deliveroo) who purport to be a platform for self-employed contractors rather than employers.