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V-Day – what are the employment implications?

V-Day is now upon us! With a Covid-19 vaccine now starting to be rolled out, what does the short- to medium-term landscape look like for employers? We have addressed three of the many questions that are likely to arise as the vaccines make their way across the nation.

Self-isolation regulations for employers and workers

The (latest) new coronavirus regulations have now been in force for over two weeks. In case you missed them, we take a look at the potentially serious implications for employers and workers.

Changing the Employment Tribunal rules – will it ease the backlog?

Today’s changes are aimed at making the Employment Tribunal system more flexible and streamlined in the face of what is shaping up to be a significant test of its functionality over the next few years. There are, however, some inevitable concerns. Our employment experts analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the new rules.

Coronavirus and employment law: top queries from HR teams

Employment law, and employment lawyers, are in the spotlight during the unfolding coronavirus crisis, with employees looking to have their concerns addressed, and companies looking to do right by their workforce.

Can custom and practice trump contract?

Employers tend to assume that discretionary payments are, well, discretionary. What some employers do not realise is that it may be possible for discretionary payments to become implied into an employee’s contract by way of custom and practice. A quick …

Employment law update | Bath, 14 November

Throughout this year, trying to keep up with the changes in employment law legislation has undoubtedly been a challenge for us all.

We are delighted to be hosting our popular annual employment law update with Juice Recruitment

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Redundancy process was fair and non-discriminatory

A manufacturing company consulted Royds Withy King in relation to a restructuring of its production process. We supported the company through the restructure, from the planning stage through to the end of the implementation process.

Contracts for a pharmaceutical business

Withy King prepared employment contracts for a pharmaceutical business. An employee of the business suffered a nasty injury when she was on holiday and had to take several months off work. During this period of time the business paid the employee her full sick pay, and also paid an agency to cover the employee’s absence. The employee was able to bring a personal injury claim against the holiday company in respect of the injury that she suffered.

Employment contracts for a specialist veterinary practice

Our client is a specialist veterinary practice. A senior vet left his employment and joined a competing business. He tried to take several high value clients with him.

Drafting amendments to protect clients & save them money

Our client was a director being made redundant who wanted to get everything done as quickly as possible. After reviewing the settlement agreement we successfully negotiated a number of key changes as follows: