The festive season is upon us, and with it, comes the annual workplace Christmas party – a time to celebrate, relax, and connect with colleagues. However, with the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023, employers…
The Court of Appeal recently overturned an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision, clarifying that employers are not required to carry out general workforce consultation for an individual redundancy dismissal to be fair. This ruling restores practical clarity for employers, particularly…
On 30 October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Autumn Budget, accompanied by a full fiscal statement from the Office of Budget Responsibility. In the first and much anticipated budget from the Labour government in 14 years,…
Business owners usually understand the need to seek legal advice and representation when entering into a lease of business premises but it is also important for those businesses to understand their rights and obligations at the end of the term…
The Employment Rights Bill introduces several major reforms, but much of the detail is deferred to future legislation, and there’s no confirmed date for implementation. While some reports suggest it could come into effect by October 2026, we remain uncertain….
Finding finance for your start-up can be difficult and overwhelming in a landscape of corporate, debt and equity financing. For those that have struggled to obtain financing elsewhere, a lesser-known option is to apply for a “Start-Up Loan“, a Government-backed…
The Labour Party’s return to government after the 2024 UK general election has sparked significant anticipation regarding changes to employment law. Among the headline announcements are proposals to extend employment rights by scrapping any length of service requirement to claim…
Businesses are increasingly using employee share schemes in order to incentivise their employees, align staff with the interests of the Company’s shareholders, retain talent and support the Company’s overall growth. These schemes can be categorised as tax-advantaged and non tax-advantaged…
In a recent case, Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (T/A Global Artists), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) made a significant ruling regarding religious beliefs in the workplace. The case involved a Christian actor, Ms. Omooba, who was dismissed from…
All businesses need premises in which to operate whether that is a home office, a 1000 sq ft commercial office, a retail unit, a 50,000 sq ft industrial shed or something in between. Whether you are searching for your first…
Enterprise management incentives share options (“EMI Options”) are a discretionary award that carry tax-advantageous benefits. Targeted specifically for trading companies that are seeking to grow, EMI Options are a tax efficient way to incentivise and retain staff. For context, national…
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA 2023”) has introduced important changes to UK company law which will allow the Registrar of Companies to play a more prominent role in tackling economic crime, and supporting economic growth and…