Most employers are aware that a key part of the recruitment process and onboarding new employees is the obligation to carry out checks that employees have the right to work legally in the UK. This is in order to comply…
With many employers’ focus, understandably turning to June with the hoped-for change in the lockdown rules meaning a return to the workplace, employers are reminded that there are a number of employment law changes coming in to force in April…
Many staff have been working from home since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic last year. Given the way that most businesses have adapted to staff working from home in a crisis, it’s a possibility that we might see more staff…
The business secretary has confirmed to the press that his department is reviewing how UK employment law rights could change, post-Brexit, including the rules on working time. This comes amidst claims from the FT newspaper that the government is planning…
Corporate law firm, Moorcrofts has again been recommended for its expertise in corporate/M & A and Information Technology in the Thames Valley region, by one of the most influential and esteemed legal directories, Chambers & Partners UK. The new 2020…
It is extremely unusual for an employment tribunal judge to award costs against either party in a tribunal claim. Both ex-employees (Claimants) and employers (Respondents) will always ask their solicitors at the start of any claim “will I/we be able…
A team of budding walkers from Moorcrofts, have worked together to complete a virtual walk from its office in Marlow to its charity partner, SpecialEffect’s office in Charlbury. The 46-mile route was divided into ten sections with each member of…
Corporate Law firm, Moorcrofts, has earned the top ‘Tier 1 ranking’ among all corporate and commercial law firms in the South East: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx region by leading industry directory, The Legal 500 UK 2021 edition. The Legal 500…
Corporate Law Firm, Moorcrofts is launching its own legal podcast – Moorcrofts Means Business, which will see its partners and highly regarded lawyers, as well as a range of industry leaders discuss legal topics to help companies run their businesses…
From April 6 2020, employers will need to comply with some key changes that are coming into force, including changes to written statements of terms and conditions, the introduction of parental bereavement leave and pay, changes to the law on…
Employers need to be aware of important changes to contracts of employment that are coming into force from 6 April 2020. At first glance, employers may not realise the impact which the changes could have on the contracts of employment…
Veganism has become a lot more popular in recent years and much more “mainstream,” with vegan options available at most restaurants and supermarkets. According to a recent survey of 1000 vegan employees, nearly half say that they feel that they…