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EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL: BACK TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS
On 15 September 2025, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) hit a key milestone – and a bit of a speed bump…
DSARS: WHAT COUNTS AS A REASONABLE AND PROPORTIONATE SEARCH?
We’ve all been there – the dreaded “I’d like to see all the data you hold about me” from a disgruntled…
DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
In JP v Spelthorne Borough Council [2025] EAT 127, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that it's perfectly acceptable…
CLICKBAIT v CASE LAW
If you only read headlines covering employment tribunal judgments, you’d be forgiven for overhearing…
AI - GENERATED COMPLAINTS
AI generated grievance letters and claim forms are becoming increasingly…
MANAGING MENOPAUSE- PRACTICAL TIPS
The Employment Rights Bill 2024 has dominated headlines for a number…
WELCOME TO CALUM MACLEAN
We are excited to announce that Calum Maclean has joined Horsfield Menzies as an Associate in the Employment team…
2030 VISION FOR FUTURE GROWTH
At our recent Away Day, the Horsfield Menzies team spent some time reflecting on our current success and achievements…
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are delighted to celebrate the promotion of Lucy Croft to Senior Associate. Lucy is a skilled lawyer who is wonderful to work alongside…
MAKING WORK PAY
The DBT has launched a call for evidence in relation to unpaid internships, volunteering and other forms of work experience, arising from concern that too…
TOP TIPS: MANAGING REDUNDANCY PROCESSES
Whilst redundancy can amount to a fair reason to dismiss an employee, handling the redundancy poorly can…
NO EXCUSE FOR BIAS
The Court of Appeal has upheld a race discrimination finding in Leicester City Council v Parmar, confirming earlier decisions by the Employment Tribunal…
THE WHISTLEBLOWING FRAMEWORK - INEFFECTIVE
At the behest of the government, a leading accountancy practice has conducted an extensive review of GB’s whistleblowing…
HOME OR OFFICE?
A recent British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey shows that more employers are requiring staff to return to the workplace, with almost half…
DSARs: LESSONS LEARNED FROM ASHLEY V HMRC
This case is a wake-up call for HR and legal teams handling contentious subject access requests…
WHERE DISABILITY AND DISCIPLINARY COLLIDE
The recent investigation into Gregg Wallace’s conduct during his time on MasterChef has sent ripples through HR and…
NO U-TURN ON SINGLE-SEX SPACES
On 16 April 25, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers. The definitions of "woman"…
TOP TIPS: HANDLING WORKPLACE GRIEVANCES
Grievances are not to be underestimated. Employee grievances predominantly relate to two things: relationship breakdowns…
ENDING SILENCE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT
On 7 July 2025, the government introduced amendments to the Employment Rights Bill…
LORDS PRESS PAUSE ON DAY-ONE UNFAIR DISMISSAL RIGHTS
The House of Lords has voted to water down one of the Government’s headline…