Employment
Share plans, legal risk and the lessons of Revolut
When Revolut’s share plan controversy left former employees facing unexpected income tax liabilities, the legal community’s interest was understandable. Here, after all, was a high-profile illustration of what happens when the legal and tax architecture underpinning an employee share scheme is either poorly designed, poorly communicated or inadequately maintained. The case attracted attention partly because […]
Hiring legally in a digital age
The Government’s plan to introduce a national Digital ID scheme to confirm identity and immigration status has drawn widespread interest. For many employers, the idea of a single digital credential that could instantly verify an individual’s right to work appears to offer long-awaited simplicity. However, while Digital ID could modernise how identity verification is carried […]
Unfair dismissal reform: how employers can prepare for upcoming changes
Tessa Harris, Employment Law Director at Redmans Solicitors, comments on the recent changes made to the Employment Rights Bill, and advises employers on how they can prepare for inevitable changes to unfair dismissal laws. A hot topic for any Employment Lawyer has been the Labour government’s proposed Employment Rights Bill. The Bill put forward several […]
Interview questions and the law: A guide for employers
Job interviews may seem an unlikely legal minefield, but the questions asked, the assumptions made, and even the format or timing of the interview can expose employers to serious legal risk. In a market where reputation matters and recruitment is competitive, ensuring your interview process is lawful, consistent, and inclusive is not simply a matter […]
The legal implications of an impending Fire and Rehire ban
The controversial mechanism commonly referred to as “Fire and Rehire”, in which employers dismiss staff and immediately re-engage them under altered contractual terms, has long sparked contention within both legal and public spheres. Recent scandals involving major employers such as Tesco and P&O Ferries have sharpened scrutiny around this method, with public opinion and legal […]
What should businesses expect from the government’s employment law changes in 2025?
Alex Hodson, Senior Associate at Redmans Solicitors, elaborates on new laws businesses need to know about, and shares how they can ensure compliance in this ever-changing employment law landscape. 2024 has been transformative when it comes to UK employment law. With Labour coming into power, new laws are being drafted, approved and implemented with a […]
Sell your business to your employees and enjoy a smooth exit
For owners who have reached the point when they want to exit their business, selling it to their employees rather than a third-party buyer, which may be a competitor they have battled for decades, is a growing trend. Recognising these employees have helped the owners make a success of their business, understand its value and […]
Being dishonest on a CV can be a costly mistake for all concerned
An investigation into ‘industrial scale’ qualifications fraud is currently ongoing in the NHS, following claims that over 700 healthcare workers used proxies to complete tests in Nigeria, allowing them to work in the UK. The commencement of this investigation has raised widespread concerns across other industries as to the magnitude of the problem, with many […]
Don’t take the festive fun too far: understand the risks
Whilst it seems that, for the first Christmas in years, COVID won’t be putting a dampener on the celebrations, employers should still try to be a little cautious when looking to bring their teams back together to delight in some well-earned seasonal cheer. Social distancing may no longer be a requirement, but those who choose […]
Being dishonest on a CV can be a costly mistake for all concerned
In 2017, a YouGov survey found that 10 per cent of British people admitted to having lied on their CV, with 40 per cent of those individuals having lied about their education and qualifications. Other subsequent surveys have found that the number of people lying or embellishing the truth on their CV could be substantially […]
