If you are leaving your employment or are in dispute with your employer, you may have been offered a settlement agreement. Settlement agreements differ depending on the type of employment, but the basis of the…
Assistant Solicitor, Sylwia Zaczek, joins ELA Junior Committee
We are delighted to announce that one of our most recently qualified solicitors, Sylwia Zaczek, has just been selected as a member of the Employment Law Association (ELA) Junior Committee. The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)…
What are the new UK Government ‘anti-strike’ laws?
While the UK is being impacted by widespread strike action from rail workers, postal workers, teachers, nurses and other NHS staff over issues regarding pay and conditions, the Government is pressing ahead with new legislation…
New laws for 2023 you need to be aware of
There are several new and amended laws coming into effect during 2023, some of which came into force on January 1st this year. Though much of the new legislation has been discussed for some time,…
Restrictive covenants ruling: what does it mean for franchise agreements?
Restrictions which seek to regulate a party’s conduct after a contractual agreement comes to an end are often a feature of franchise agreements. They are also commonplace in a wide spectrum of commercial contracts, including…
Upcoming law changes for rental properties
From December 1, 2022, new changes to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 have been brought into force, something the Welsh Government has called the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades. The…
The differences between copyright, patent and trademark
Copyright, patent and trademark are all different types of intellectual property (IP). The three types of IP are very different, but people often confuse them. A brief description of copyright, patents and trademarks, including a…
What does the Brexit Freedom Bill mean for UK employment rights?
With all the turmoil that has been occurring at the head of UK government over recent months, the future direction of specific Brexit-related employment law changes have largely gone under the radar, with the ultimate…
New UK Government guidance on employment law – including the gig economy
New government guidance has been introduced aimed at clarifying employment status for workers and businesses. This new guidance is intended to be a one-stop-shop for employees and employers to help them understand which employment rights…
Welcoming new talent at Hutchinson Thomas
We are always delighted to have the opportunity to encourage, support and train the next generation of legal professionals. Recognising the potential of eager and hardworking individuals, it is incredibly rewarding to be able to…