We're pleased to announce we've expanded the breadth of services we offer to employers with the appointment of Joanne Hennessy, leading business immigration expert, as partner in our Glasgow office. Read more: tltsolicitors.com/insights-and-e…

Plans to legislate for workers to keep tips are reported to have been dropped for “the foreseeable future.” Such legislation was expected to appear in the #EmploymentBill, but the Employment Bill was omitted from yesterday's #QueensSpeech. #ukemplaw

In this article Joanne Hennessy highlights the top 5 organisation and top 5 migrant changes which need to be updated on the Sponsorship Management System, or given greater consideration, but are commonly missed by sponsors. Read more tlt.com/insights-and-e…

Spain plans to be the first European country to give paid menstrual leave. The proposed legislation was endorsed by ministers yesterday but must still be approved by Parliament (a process which may take several months). #EmploymentLaw #menstrualleave

Would the dismissal of an employee who stayed away from work because of a fear of the virus be automatically unfairly dismissed under general health and safety protections? The The EAT has considered this issue in a recent case. Read more: tlt.com/insights-and-e… #UKemplaw

Thinking about introducing a reduced working week? Read our article in Business Live, in which we input on the legal considerations: lnkd.in/eYFNA6hm

Leeanne Armstrong comments on the Fawcett Society's 'Menopause and the Workplace' survey and highlights the steps employers should consider when devising a #menopause policy, in an article published in Business Eye. Read more in this month's Business Eye: lnkd.in/egSw5Nbn

In the latest episode of our #EmploymentLaw podcast, we discuss #GenderEquality issues at work including sexism, career progression, #FlexibleWorking and women's health, and offer advice for #employers #TLTEmploymentPodcast #menopause #HRTribe #HRPros tlt.com/insights-and-e…

In this article we explore the current law regarding paternity rights at work, and we suggest some potential “easy wins” for employers to ensure they continue to remain attractive to working parents. tlt.com/insights-and-e…

What’s on the horizon for employment law? Find out what HR directors need to prepare for in the coming months and beyond with our tracker: tlt.com/insights-and-e…

The Court of Appeal has overturned the injunction preventing Tesco Stores from using a dismissal and re-engagement procedure to change its employees' contracts of employment. The 'permanence' of the contractual entitlements was not sufficiently clear bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/…

We believe when our people can be themselves, they are at their best. Several TLT colleagues from across the UK came together and marched in Bristol Pride last week - with some attending a Pride event for the very first time.

Update for anyone interested in menopause and transition and work: the DWP has published its response to the recommendations of the Independent Report on Menopause and the Workplace - gov.uk/government/pub…

New laws in place, effective today, which allow employers to use agency workers to 'backfill' work undertaken by staff on strike gov.uk/government/new…

In our latest article for Pub & Bar Magazine Duncan Reed, regulatory partner at TLT, explains the #GreenClaimsCode and how it may impact #pubs and #bars. Read more here: flickread.com/edition/html/6…

For employers who are wondering what their obligations are regarding additional bank holidays, please see our Briefing. In short, it depends what's in the employment contract.... #ukemplaw #HR #emplaw #holidays tlt.com/insights-and-e…

Delighted to share our #EmploymentLaw podcast, featuring Bobbi Pickard from Trans in the City to discuss #TransInclusion at work. We learn about the critical role that employers play in trans people's lives. Listen on the TLT website & podcast apps: lnkd.in/emHbxtbY

What are the new #EmploymentLaw risks and considerations this winter? How are #employers supporting their #employees with their finances? Do businesses need a hardship policy? Listen to the latest episode of Employment Law Focus here or on your podcast app tlt.com/insights-and-e…

In this Briefing, we explore how to structure an assessment of whether the unfavourable treatment was ‘because of’ something arising in consequence of an employee’s disability – or ‘because of’ something else, such as just having a bad temper. tlt.com/insights-and-e…

We’ve looked at the changes to employment law that are likely to come into force over the next couple of years, particularly as employers will need to update their staff policies and procedures in due course. Read the full article here: tlt.com/insights-and-e… #employmentlaw