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Injury to Feelings: Vento Bands Increased
The President of the Employment Tribunals has confirmed an increase in the compensation bands (known as Vento bands) awarded for injury to feeling in…
Introducing Fees in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal
The Ministry of Justice has launched an open consultation on introducing fees in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. The proposed…
Managing The Menopause at Work
The menopause can have a big impact on the day to day lives of employees. It is a natural part of aging and typically happens to women between the ages…
Professional Indemnity Insurance
A discussion at the Law Society Gazette roundtable held in March.
Did Red Bull Shoot the Messenger?
Christine Caffrey gives an insight into the Christian Horner controversy after his female colleague accused the Red Bull F1 boss of “inappropriate…
New ICO Guidance on Sharing Personal Data in Mental Health Emergencies
New guidance for employers on sharing personal data about their workers during a mental health emergency has been published by the Information Commissioner’s…
Employment Tribunal Compensation Limits from 6 April 2024
The Government has announced this year’s annual increase to Employment Tribunal compensation limits for certain tribunal awards and other statutory payments,…
The New Powers for Companies House
After new powers for Companies House came into force on Monday, Vincent Billings highlighted what companies will need to be aware of, and how directors…
In the Firing Line… Fire and Rehire - the Government Responds to Consultation.
P&O’s mass fire and rehire of employees in 2022, shone a spotlight on exactly how companies use this practice. It sparked a huge show of public concern…
Responsible Data Sharing and Safeguarding Children
Working with organisations in law enforcement, education and social services , the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ’Think, Check, Share’ campaign…
ICO Issues Further Warning on the Use of Website Advertising Cookies
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued follow up warning letters to companies, many of which are running the UK’s most visited websites,…
An 'Eggcellent' Pancake Day!
SA Law was delighted to sponsor the Pancake Festival again this year.
Should You Take Legal Action if you Cannot Get Out of an Auto-Renewed Contract?
In a recent article published in SME Today, Clare Mackay explains the ins and outs of auto-renewal clauses in B2B contracts, and if you should…
The Importance of Transparency in Family Court
In a recent article published in Today’s Family Lawyer, Kiran Beeharry explains the importance of transparency in family court proceedings after…
Transparency in the Family Court
The Family Reporting Pilot (FRP) was launched on 30 January 2023 in three designated areas: Cardiff, Leeds and Carlisle. Prior to this, family matters…
Statutory Paternity Leave Changes
Rules around when and how employees can take statutory paternity leave are being relaxed to give employees a bit more flexibility. The updated rules will…
SA Law’s Workplace Wellbeing Achievements Recognised by Legal Sector double award shortlist
We’re incredibly proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for not one, but TWO prestigious legal sector awards for Workplace Wellbeing! The Modern…
How do you Dismiss an Underperforming Director?
After the case of Sam Altman experiencing a mishandled director exit at OpenAI, Chris Cook and Vincent Billings discussed the lessons that be learned…
Family Court Reporting Pilot Expanded
In an article published in Today’s Family Lawyer, Kiran Beeharry welcomes the news that the family court reporting pilot has been expanded to…
What are the Legal Risks for Business Using Employee Monitoring Software?
With remote working now being the norm for most businesses since the pandemic, the use of employee monitoring software has increased. However, with concerns…
SA Law Sponsors St Albans Pancake Race 2024
SA Law is delighted to be sponsoring the annual St Albans Pancake Race Festival again this year, as well as taking part and going head-to-head with other…
The Importance of Employers Responding to Misconduct by Employees Fairly
Emily Morrison and Molly Hart discuss the importance of employers responding to matters of misconduct of employees and the issues that may arise if they…
Law Commission's 'Financial Remedies on Divorce' Review - What Could the Impact be?
What impact could the Law Commission’s ‘financial remedies on divorce’ review have on London’s status as a divorce capital? Marilyn Bell explains how…
SA Law in the community: Our 2023 highlights
We take a look back at our highlights of 2023.
SA Law has Been Awarded for Their Commitment to the Wellbeing of Their Employees.
SA Law is proud to announce that is has been awarded the Level 1 Herts Healthy Workplace Accreditation, which is an endorsement of our commitment to the…
Probation Periods and How to Use Them Effectively
Probation periods are a great tool for employers and when used correctly can be encourage effective work from the onset by providing clear expectations…
New Holiday Pay Regulations Labelled as ‘Incoherent’
From 1st January 2024, the draft Employment Rights Regulations 2023 will take effect, however they appear to be “incoherent and complicated”. In a recent…
UK Visa Eligibility Criteria Changes – Implications for Businesses
Substantial changes to the UK’s immigration system were announced in early December 2023. The measures, which are due to be implemented in Spring 2024,…
‘Tis the Season: Office Christmas Parties: The Dos and Don’ts
After a brief Government-imposed (though apparently not observed) lull during the Covid years, the office Christmas party scene is back with vengeance…
New National Minimum Wage Rates Confirmed for April 2024
Changes to the rates and National Minimum Wage will mean that more employees will be eligible for the National Living Wage. Employers should pay careful…
Executive Service Agreements and the Reasonable ‘ask’
Moving from one organisation to another, whether alone or as part of a bigger team, can be traumatic. Excitement about career progression or advancement,…
What Impact Will the Recent Judgement for Deliveroo Riders Have on Employers and Employees?
After the Supreme Court ruled Deliveroo riders as self-employed, Beth Leng was asked to comment on the implications the decision will have on employers/employees…
The Implications of the new Economic Crime Act for Company Directors who Fail to Prevent Fraud
After The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act came into law on Thursday, Vincent Billings was asked to discuss what this Act now means…
Improved Protection From Sexual Harassment for Employees
A Bill which seeks to protect employees from sexual harassment has reached the final stages and received Royal Assent. The new obligations are expected…
What Must Nokia do to Carry out Their Redundancies Legally?
Nokia recently announced that on the back of disappointing financial results they will be cutting up to 14,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026 in the…
What do Conveyancers Need to Know About The Building Safety Act 2022?
Following the enforcement of the Building Safety Act 2022, buyers have been more reluctant to purchase “Relevant Buildings” due to the potential safety…
SA Law Lawyers Commended for Excellent Client Service and Technical Expertise in the Latest Rankings by Both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500
SA Law has once again been recognised as a top law firm by two of the world’s leading legal market researchers, Chambers & Partners and The Legal…
The Issues Around The Building Safety Act
Robert Ryall and Helen Young discuss the issues around The Building Safety Act as it reaches its one year anniversary.
'Data Bridge’ for UK-US data transfers launched
From 12 October 2023, organisations exporting personal data from the UK will be able to rely on the UK-US Data Bridge to secure a free and safe exchange…
AECOM Ltd v Mallon: EAT Emphasises Discrimination Risks in Recruitment Process
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] has upheld the employment tribunal's decision, affirming that an employer had an obligation…
Lynskey v Direct Line: £65k Damages Awarded for Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments for Menopausal Employee
The recently published judgment in Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd [2022] highlights the risks involved in putting a disabled employee through…
Speed-up Your Home Purchase: Tips From a Conveyancing Solicitor
Claire Brook discusses some top tips for speeding up your home purchase.
SA Law Granted Law Society Accolade for the Fifteenth Year Running
SA Law is proud to announce that it has been awarded Lexcel for the fifteenth year running.
Legal Costs Recoverable From an Opponent to Change
New fixed recoverable costs rules, which come into effect from 1 October 2023, will mean that a successful party is likely to recover less from their…
How Will a Prenup Protect Britney Spears Following Her Split With Sam Asghari?
A UK Lawyer's Perspective on Britney Spears' Divorce
What Are Nesting Arrangements?
Family Solicitor Sonal Parekh explains what nesting arrangements are and the key considerations if you are contemplating it as an option for the shared…
Is Agreeing a Price Enough to Create a Binding Contract? Not Necessarily...
As litigators, we get involved when things have gone wrong with a transaction. Often, the starting point is to establish whether the parties have a binding…
Should You Review Your Credit Control Regime?
In uncertain times, streamlining your debt control approach can make all the difference to your cashflow.
What Next for Wilko Employees?
Wilko, the UK homeware retailer, has collapsed into administration putting more than 12,000 jobs at risk. What can employees expect from the administration…
Compulsory Mediation for Small Claims Under £10,000
MoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000, including specified money claims, in a bid to reduce pressures on the courts and solve…