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Protests, Protection and the Workplace
With recent headlines and protests drawing national attention, including those sparked by Nigel Farage’s comments and the reactions...

Erin Mallon
Sep 22 min read


Law, biology and bathrooms - how the definition of "woman" may impact employers
A controversial yet popular topic of conversation at the moment is the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the legal definition of a “...

Holly Coope
May 11 min read


Brian Keen - Young Lawyer of the Year
We're pleased to share that CG Employment Solicitor, Brian Keen, has won Young Lawyer of the Year at the Insider Young Professionals...

CG
Apr 291 min read


Employment team expands with key partner appointment
CG are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Halpin as Partner in our Employment Team. Andy joins CG with nearly two decades of...

CG
Mar 312 min read


Neurodiversity updated Acas guidance
In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained significant attention, especially in workplace settings. This growing focus has...

CG
Feb 42 min read


CG announces key promotions
We are pleased to announce a series of promotions at CG; Kate Rainey , who has been at CG since the early days of the business, has been...

CG
Jan 232 min read


How the new Employment Rights Bill impacts employers
The Employment Rights Bill is back in the spotlight with a newly tabled Amendment Paper, spanning over 53 pages! Several key changes have...

Holly Coope
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Pre-employment Checks | Coffee and Counsel Ep36
As an employer, it’s crucial to ensure that your hiring process is both thorough and compliant with UK employment law. Conducting...

Kate Rainey
Nov 14, 20241 min read


New Employer Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
From 26 October 2024, new obligations will be placed on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace under the Worker...

Louise Myers
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Employment Rights Bill - out now!
The long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has been published today, with the government hoping its commencement will deliver the ‘biggest...

Heather Aust
Oct 10, 20242 min read


“You can’t say anything anymore”?!
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s recent decision in Finn v British Bung Manufacturing Company is perhaps a timely reminder that workplace...

Heather Aust
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Apprenticeships: from levy to lift-off
The government have announced changes to the funding of apprenticeships in England, signalling the end of the apprenticeship levy and the...

Holly Coope
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Labour Scraps Act Ahead of Autumn Implementation
The Government has announced that the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 will not be implemented this Autumn as...

Rory Manning
Sep 16, 20241 min read


New Duties for Employers in relation to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Legislative Background Under the Equality Act 2010, employers are already obliged to prevent and address sexual harassment in the...

Alexandra McGlade
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Apprentice Agreements
If your business is planning on hiring an apprentice, this episode is for you 👀 We're back with another episode of Coffee and Counsel...

Louise Myers
Sep 12, 20241 min read


What to expect from the Government’s ‘Right to Switch Off’ pledge
Labour made a manifesto pledge to “bring in the ‘right to switch off’” in their ‘Make Work Pay’ paper that we’ve been off talking to...

Heather Aust
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Happy Birthday, have the day off!
Of course, getting the day off on your birthday is not a legal requirement but employers are increasingly providing such a perk as an...

Rory Manning
Sep 1, 20241 min read


Understanding Part-Time Workers’ Rights
There are more than 8 million people who work part-time in the UK. Part-time workers are entitled to a range of rights and protections to...

Rory Manning
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Mind the gap: six organisations stumble in gender pay reporting
In an effort to hold employers accountable and ensure transparency in pay practices, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has...

Holly Coope
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Government to Repeal Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023
The government has announced its intention to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, aiming to restore public services and...

Rory Manning
Aug 8, 20241 min read

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