Most businesses take time to put business, supplier and employment law contracts in place, but never review them regularly. The problem is that UK law is not static and over time, business needs and priorities…
Starting a business, charity or CIC? Why a commercial lawyer should be your first point of call
A lot of small businesses, charities and CICs start out without seeking proper professional advice, finding sample documents online, and hoping for the best. While that entrepreneurial spirit is certainly something to be admired, not…
Safely working from home
Many people have been working from home for some weeks now, and with government advice continuing to be to ‘work from home if possible’, Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, looks at what employers…
Furlough Advice: Job retention scheme extended until October
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a further four months. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, offers furlough advice and explains what changes have been announced. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced…
Employment contracts: what employers need to know
If you’ve started employing people, it’s vital that you know the legalities around employment contracts. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, outlines the key considerations. Building your team can be hugely exciting, but it’s important…
5 key employment law changes for 2020
This year brings some important changes to employment law. Simon Thomas, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas, gives an overview. If you’re an employer, you need to be aware of certain key changes coming into effect…
Furlough: what it means and how it can help your business
Under the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme the government will pay 80 percent of the wages of furloughed employees. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains what this means for businesses. Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently…
How to avoid disability discrimination tribunals by making reasonable adjustments
Swansea Solicitor Simon Thomas of Hutchinson Thomas, specialises in employment law cases. Here he explains why tribunals for disability discrimination can easily be avoided. A successful employee claim for disability discrimination never presents an employer in…
Veganism as a philosophical belief: what employers need to know
You may have seen the recent news coverage the recent court ruling that veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law. But what are its implications? Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas,…
Morrisons data leak: businesses leaders left waiting on liability decision for malicious employee actions
Employers are responsible for maintaining the security of employee data, such as names, addresses, bank accounts and so on – but what if a trusted member of staff deliberately and maliciously leaks this information? Should…