“Please go ahead” – creating contracts by email
A recent case has highlighted the risk of employees inadvertently creating legally binding contracts by email. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that employees are trained to understand when and how a binding contract […]
Coronavirus update – 4th March 2020
Following on from the announcement of Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday, that those in self-isolation on medical advice should be treated as on sick leave, and may be eligible for statutory sick pay, Boris Johnson […]
Coronavirus – what employers need to know
Following Public Health England issuing details that widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is now “highly likely”, here is some crucial insight for business leaders. Also known as COVID-19, the illness has seen 13 […]
Supporting diversity in the workplace
The moral case for continually striving for improved inclusion and diversity within our organisations is clear. But what does that mean for the business side of things? Our senior solicitor Helena Wheeler reports. Individuals from a broad range […]
Key SRA changes to have on your radar
2020 promises to be a year of change from several perspectives, not least in the field of employment law. ESPHR’s founder, Peter Byrne, recently spoke to CIPHR, to explore developments across solicitors’ regulation which will impact […]
ESP Law is highly commended at Modern Law Awards!
We were delighted to be highly commended at the 2020 Modern Law Awards. Our ESP Law team was both a finalist in the ‘ABS of the Year’ (highly commended) and ‘Boutique Law Firm of the […]
How the calculation of annual leave will change in 2020
As employees look to begin planning their annual leave for the year ahead, there are some fundamental changes to holiday entitlement that HR teams must be aware of. Our senior solicitor, Arwen Makin, spoke to CIPHR recently, […]
How much should I expect to pay for high quality, commercial employment law advice?
When the time comes to consider specialist legal support for workplace issues, organisations must have all the critical information straight away – especially the costs. Whether conducting a complex, senior disciplinary, dismissal or grievance, or […]
Celebrating being a LexisNexis Legal Awards finalist!
MyHRCases hit the headlines again – this time for being shortlisted in the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2020! Only a month after finding out that we are a finalist in two Modern Law Awards – in the ‘ABS of […]
Ethical Veganism capable of being a protected philosophical belief
Less than a week into the new decade – and with all the normal and expected hype of New Year’s resolutions, bad jokes about everyone having perfect vision, ‘Dry January’ and ‘Veganuary’ – along came […]
Recovering overpayments – what are the options?
What happens when employers overpay an employee and how can the monies be returned correctly? The Welsh press recently reported a criminal conviction of a mother-of-five who received an overpayment of £10,000 in one month […]
ER White Paper | Seven Key Challenges In-house ER Teams Face
As mid to senior level ER and HR managers handling overwhelming caseloads, avoiding costly tribunals and tackling complex issues – from discrimination to grievances – the need to upskill is critical, in order to remain […]
Overtime at Christmas – the legal insight employers need to know
In some sectors, overtime and Christmas go together like turkey and cranberry sauce. But what are the legal implications regarding overtime, and what do employers particularly need to take into account during the festive period? […]
The Implications of Unconscious Bias and How it Can Impact Diversity
An increasing number of organisations are making inclusion and diversity a key part of their agendas, writes ESP Law senior solicitor Helena Wheeler. Social justice has long been a driver for inclusive businesses to promote […]
How ER teams can overcome overwhelming caseloads – in three simple steps
It is clear to see the impact that rising employment claims is having on Employee Relations (ER) and HR teams across the country. With the 2017 Supreme Court ruling the tribunals fee scheme – introduced […]