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Protesting is a fundamental right in the UK, protected under the Human Rights Act 1998. However, participating in or receiving a conviction following protests can significantly affect your current and future employment. This article explores these potential impacts within the context of employment rights and law. We aim to provide essential information for employees and …
£79,231.41 Awarded for Unfair Dismissal & Wrongful Dismissal Claim Against Former Employer. Summary How our team of Employment Law solicitors brought a successful constructive dismissal and wrongful dismissal claim against a double glazing company on behalf of their Client. Read the full judgement HERE. The Claim Mr Hatch instructed Apex Employment Solicitors to commence a …
As anticipated, the Government unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in the King’s Speech today. This Bill will bring employment law reform to the UK. Employment Law Reform Promised in the King’s Speech: The Employment Rights Bill will ‘ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights’. It will make parental leave, sick pay and protection from unfair …
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 12th July to discover how you can enhance workplace safety with our online sexual harassment training course. Nicole Whittaker, our HR Consultant, will present this webinar alongside Senior Associate Kulwinder Kaur. Nicole has over 13 years of experience as an HR professional, covering various areas such as employment …
In today’s diverse workforce, fostering an inclusive environment is a moral imperative and a legal obligation. As an employer, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, feel safe, respected, and valued. This article discusses promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the workplace, following HR and Employment …
We are delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded a further accolade. Apex Employment Solicitors officially offers the best employment law services in Maidstone! Best Employment Law Services in Maidstone: The Quality Business Awards have recognised Apex Employment Solicitors. This recognition is a seal of quality confirming that we have achieved an overall …
We are delighted to introduce a new range of HR services at Apex. We offer these consultancy services to businesses locally in Maidstone and throughout the UK. Nicole Whittaker is our HR Consultant. She has over 13 years of experience as an HR professional, covering various areas such as employment law, employee relations, recruitment, reward …
As Employment Lawyers, we are familiar with redundancy and what to expect. However, to most, both employers and employees, it can be somewhat unnerving. As you may be aware, ‘redundancy’ is one of the five potentially fair reasons for dismissal. However, for it to be fair, an employer needs to take certain steps; a failure …
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released fresh advice for businesses on handling Menopause in the workplace. This guidance outlines practical steps employers can take to support their staff and emphasizes the potential legal consequences if they fail to do so. Read on to discover more about the new guidance on menopause in …
As employment law experts based in Maidstone, people often ask us what is meant by disability for the purposes of alleging disability discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010 (“the EqA 2010”), it is illegal to discriminate in employment based on any of the following protected characteristics: So, in this article, we will focus on the …
