Blog Here at Morgan LaRoche, we like to keep you up-to-date with everything that’s going on. Please take a moment to have a read through our latest blogs. Article Categories All Categories Company/Commercial Coronavirus Employment Law Employment Law Resources Estate Planning & Admin Family Intellectual Property News Regulatory and Crime Uncategorized The 2024 Neurodiversity Index: A Call to Action for Inclusive Workplaces The City & Guilds Foundation has released its 2024 Neurodiversity Index, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges in Neuroinclusion. The report shows that more organisations are developing Neuroinclusion strategies. Despite… Read More John Lewis Rewrites the Rules In a bid to make its hiring process more inclusive, John Lewis has taken a fresh approach by publishing job interview questions on its website. This allows candidates to prepare… Read More Supporting Disabled Employees On April 9, 2024, the UK government released updated guidance for line managers, specifically focused on recruiting, managing, and developing disabled employees. This latest version, crafted in partnership with the… Read More Navigating the New EHRC Guidance: Family Friendly Rights The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released new guidance aimed at helping employers better understand their responsibilities toward pregnant employees and those entitled to family-related leave. These updates,… Read More AI Skills Drive Productivity & Pay The PwC’s 2024 report has revealed that AI exposed sectors are witnessing the greatest growth in labour productivity, with the jobs requiring AI skills attracting substantial wage premiums. Productivity and… Read More New Tipping Policy Shakes Up London Restaurant Scene A London restaurant, Ping Pong, has introduced a new tipping policy in anticipation of the upcoming Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. Understanding the Tipping Act The Employment (Allocation of… Read More The Hidden Cost of Working from Home A recent study by the University of Warsaw has shed light on a significant issue facing remote workers in the UK. The research indicates that individuals who work entirely from… Read More EAT Decision: When Does a Volunteer Become a Worker? In a significant decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has decided that a volunteer can be classified as a worker if they are entitled to remuneration for their activities. This… Read More The process of Divorce and navigating a financial settlement When parties separate, the process of filing for divorce can feel emotionally and practically daunting. It is therefore crucial for separating spouses to understand the divorce process so that they… Read More Can Out Of Work Criminal Allegations Justify Dismissal? Dealing with an employee who has been arrested, charged, or convicted of an offence unrelated to their work is undeniably a challenging task for any employer. It’s a situation that… Read More Labour’s Victory: A New Era for UK Employment Laws Labour’s victory marks the dawn of a new era for employment laws in the UK. With a clear mandate from the electorate, and the repatriation of employment rights to Westminster… Read More Enhanced Redundancy Protections Effective from April 6, 2024, the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 extend the existing statutory protection against redundancy. These regulations now safeguard pregnant women,… Read More Your Guide to the New Flexible Working Code On 6 April 2024, the new Code of Practice on flexible working requests came into force.. This aligns with the enactment of the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which… Read More Key considerations in relation to Prenuptial Agreements Prenuptial agreements, once perceived as a measure reserved for the wealthy, have gained popularity with many couples as a practical step in marriage planning. These agreements can provide a clear… Read More Strengthen Your Relationship: Cohabitation Agreements Relationships are much more fluid than they used to be, with couples choosing to live together before marriage or without plans to marry. This change in relationship dynamic has made… Read More New Regulations Alter Statutory Paternity Leave The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/329) apply specifically to children expected to be born or adopted after 6 April 2024, or whose placement for adoption or entry into… Read More Disabled Council Employee Awarded £4.6 Million An employment tribunal has recently ruled in favour of a disabled council employee, granting her a substantial £4.6 million following her dismissal while on sick leave. The employee, who suffers… Read More New Rates: National Minimum Wage Effective 1 April 2024, the increased national minimum wage rates are as follows: Read More « Older Articles Newer Articles »