Employment & HR
Managing staff in the first two years
Managing staff with less than two years of continuous employment service has its own set of complications.
What the new trade union right of access means for employers
From October 2026, trade unions will have a new legal right to access workplaces. This article explains what the changes mean for employers, including how requests work, the risks of non-compliance and how to prepare.
What happens when breaches of post-termination restrictions end up in the High Court?
A recent case handled by Wake Smith’s employment solicitor Charlotte Wallage, the misuse of confidential information was so serious, and potentially damaging, urgent legal action was unavoidable.
Why do employers need to provide a contract of employment?
A recent case for Wake Smith has highlighted the importance of employers’ providing clear, well-drafted and legally enforceable employment contracts to their staff.
Protect your company’s interests with post-termination restrictive covenants
How do you stop an employee that is leaving your company from approaching customers, clients, suppliers, other employees, or general competition?
Holiday pay law changes for January 2024
Our employment team at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at the ER Regulations which are due to apply to holiday years starting on or after April 1, 2024.
Is a settlement agreement looming as the year draws to a close?
Are you an employee facing a sudden offer of a settlement agreement or an employer managing workforce changes through this method?
