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Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, there are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal. If you are reading this blog, you may be considering dismissing an employee and want to ensure you are handling the situation correctly. Before making any decision, it is...

Employees cannot automatically face dismissal due to ill health. However, in some circumstances, an employer may be able to fairly dismiss an employee on capability grounds where their health is affecting their ability to carry out their role. Before reaching this...

Many employers assume that making a conditional offer of employment means they can withdraw the offer at any time before the employee starts work. However, a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case highlights that this is not always the case. The case...

In many accounting firms, employees work closely together under significant pressure. While this can create high-performing teams, it can also lead to tension when responsibilities become blurred and communication breaks down. We are seeing a growing number of...

Professional services firms operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment where technical expertise is often prioritised. However, one of the biggest challenges employers face is that high-performing individuals are promoted into management roles without the...

The Spring bank holiday is coming up and we are getting a lot of questions around bank holiday entitlement. It is important to encourage your staff to take their annual leave to take a well earned rest and avoid burnout. However, your are not automatically required to...