Wake Smith boosts employment team
Wake Smith Solicitors has appointed Briony McDermott in its employment law department. Briony joins the firm with 10 years’ experience in employment law advising private and commercial clients on all aspects of…
Common Christmas issues in the workplace
The Christmas period can throw up a number of issues for employers. With planned closures, holiday requests, Christmas parties, issues surrounding different religions and Christmas gifts and bonuses to deal with,…
Are you making sure you are protecting your business when staff leave?
When an employee leaves employment, either through resigning, being made redundant or being dismissed, an exit package or settlement agreement, may be offered. The advantage for the employer is that they can draw…
Wake Smith unveils 2019 HR Forum programme
Wake Smith has launched its 2019 HR Forum programme featuring free advice sessions on TUPE, recruitment, mental health and absence management. Following the success of last year’s events, staged in partnership…
Brexit – implications for employment law in the UK
Formal notification of the UK’s intention to leave the EU was given on 29 March 2017. Notification triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) under which the UK has two years to conclude a withdrawal…
The staff Christmas party – could you be fired for your behaviour?
The annual company Christmas do is usually seen as a fun event where you can let your hair down and enjoy a night-off with your bosses and colleagues. Whether you all go to the pub for a few drinks, sit down for…
Seminar addresses mental health in the workplace
Sheffield solicitors Wake Smith are bringing mental health to the top of the agenda at a seminar later this month. More than 100 delegates have signed up to attend their September HR Forum, organised with recruitment…
Disciplinary procedures for employers
Disciplinary procedures deal with difficulties arising in the employment relationship. They are sometimes the best way for an employer to tell an employee when something is wrong. It allows them to explain clearly…
Grievance handling for employers
Difficulties can arise at various points in the employment relationship with staff and employers. Businesses have grievance procedures to ensure that these challenges are dealt with fairly and consistently. Holly…
Is your company paying the correct amount of holiday pay?
The holiday season is shortly upon us. All employers will have contracts of employment which agree terms of payment for staff – and this will include pay to cover holiday allowances. What many employers may not…
