The decision in the case of Hendy Group Ltd v Kennedy [2024] EAT 106 has made it clear that where the employer fails to fulfil their duty to seek suitable alternative employment, for an employee at risk of redundancy, the…
The adoption of AI is rapidly growing across all sectors. Many employers already integrate AI into their recruitment processes, and recent studies reveal that a majority of employees are also using some form of AI in their daily work. However, in…
The use of AI in the legal sector is widespread and it certainly has its uses. We cannot deny the sharp uptake we have seen from drafting contracts through to legal claims and skeleton arguments. AI is transforming how lawyers work,…
In this month’s employment law insights, we are looking at some recent case law including the landmark decision on the interpretation of the terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010, a ruling in relation to Part-Time Workers,…
The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers has ruled that the terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010, are to be interpreted in relation to a…
This year marks a significant milestone for leading corporate law firm Moorcrofts as it celebrates 25 years of delivering expert legal services. Since its founding in 2000, the firm has grown from a team of three into a highly respected…
According to recent reports in the press, Primark boss, Paul Marchant, has resigned following allegations made by a woman in relation to his behaviour towards her in a social environment. It is not clear from reports, whether or not she…
Moorcrofts is delighted to announce the promotion of Sharron Bartlett to Associate Solicitor, recognising her expertise and significant contributions to the firm. Sharron, a compliance specialist, has built a distinguished career in the legal sector, bringing a wealth of experience…
Moorcrofts is hosting a free employment law update webinar on 30 April 2024, 10-11 am. Book here.
With February Half Term fast approaching, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the latest Employment Law and HR developments that can impact your business. This month, we’re covering essential updates and best practices that ensure your organisation remains compliant, efficient,…
Moorcrofts recently advised on the sale of Electracom Projects (UK) Ltd and Electracom Services (UK) Ltd (together “Electracom”) to Sauter Ag (“Sauter”), one of the leading brands in the building automation sector. Electracom provides world-class Smart building services that deliver better…
Leading corporate and technology law firm, Moorcrofts, is delighted to announce the addition of two talented solicitors, Jai Nathwani and Leah Waller, who bring extensive expertise in corporate and employment law to the firm. Jai Nathwani joins Moorcrofts as a…