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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in McQueen v the General Optical Council [2023 EAT 36] will bring some comfort to employers trying to manage unacceptable conduct at work.

International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and aims for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

From June to December 2022, 61 UK employers took part in the world’s largest trial of a four-day working week. Staff working for these employees saw a 20% reduction in working hours but no reduction in wages.

Couples who famously work together are broadly welcomed by most. However, it can be a logistical headache for employers, especially when it comes to the HR and legal implications if the relationship breaks down.

Love at work is such a tricky affair, It can bring much joy but you must take legal care.

This week (6-12 February 2023) is National Apprenticeships Week! This year’s theme is 'Skills for Life', which is reflecting on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career and for organisations to develop a talented workforce that is equipped with skills for the future.

2022 was quite the tumultuous year, with the UK and many in the wider world facing food and fuel shortages, political change, extreme weather, significant inflation, mass redundancies and widespread industrial action at levels not seen for a considerable amount of time.

The headlines are currently dominated by strikes across a range of sectors. We are seeing post workers, refuge workers, barristers and train workers striking across the country.

As part of a package of reforms aimed at ‘boosting productivity’ and ‘supercharging growth’, Prime Minister Liz Truss, has announced plans to remove reporting obligations.

Clarkslegal are proud to announce that Legal 500 UK has recognised the firm for its work in the following areas of law: Employment, Immigration, Construction, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property and Corporate & Commercial.