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Remote Working Abroad – What Employers Need to Know

The growth of flexible working has led to increasing numbers of employees requesting permission to work remotely from overseas. Whether an employee wishes to spend a few months abroad or relocate permanently while retaining their role, employers must understand the legal and compliance implications before approving the arrangement. While remote working abroad can provide flexibility […]

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Cross-border Employment Issues After Relocation

As businesses expand internationally and workforces become more mobile, employee relocation across borders has become a routine part of workforce management. However, international moves can create a range of legal, tax and compliance considerations for employers. Understanding Cross-Border Employment Cross-border employment occurs when an employee works in a different country from the one in which […]

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Can employees working abroad claim in a UK Employment Tribunal?

Can employees working abroad claim in a UK Employment Tribunal?

Remote and international working arrangements are now common. It is now increasingly normal for employees to work for UK employers while living (either temporarily or permanently) in another country. While such arrangements often operate smoothly in practice, they can give rise to complex issues when disputes occur. A key question is whether an employee working abroad can bring a claim in the UK Employment Tribunal, and these cases are highly fact-sensitive.

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The Future of the Employment Market

The Future of the Employment Market

For decades, success in the legal profession followed a relatively predictable formula. Long hours. Constant availability. Rigid hierarchy. Sacrifice first, life later. The assumption was simple: the more time you spent at work, the more committed, valuable, and successful you were. But something fundamental is changing. Across the professional services market — and particularly within the legal sector — talented professionals are increasingly questioning whether the traditional model is still fit for purpose.

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Employee social media misconduct

Employee social media misconduct: how employers can safeguard their reputation

Settlement agreements are commonly used by employers and employees in the UK to resolve workplace issues and, usually, bring employment to an end on agreed terms. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to understand your rights and the legal implications before signing.

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Settlement Agreements in England and Wales. Your questions answered!

Settlement Agreements in England and Wales. Your questions answered!

Settlement agreements are commonly used by employers and employees in the UK to resolve workplace issues and, usually, bring employment to an end on agreed terms. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to understand your rights and the legal implications before signing.

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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms and Phased Implementation

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms and Phased Implementation

The Employment Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent and is in force as the Employment Rights Act 2025. This legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law. It represents one of the most significant developments in this area in recent years.

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Are you an employer? You have a new statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment at work. Here is what you have to do.

Are you an employer? You have a new statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment at work. Here is what you have to do.  

Since 26th October 2024, a new statutory duty applies to all employers in the UK. Introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the law places a responsibility on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The duty, supported by guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), marks a shift from reactive processes to proactive compliance. 

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Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Your questions answered.

Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. In the workplace, maintaining a fair, transparent, and consistent approach to managing employee conduct and addressing concerns is crucial. This is where disciplinary and grievance procedures come into play. For UK employers, […]

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