Employment Law Legal News London & UK

Dec 9, 2024 • 5 mins read

How to stay out of trouble at the office Christmas party this year – do’s and don’ts

Office Christmas parties can be festive fun, but they also carry risks for employees and employers. From workplace duty of care to potential grievances and legal disputes, it’s essential to stay professional, know your limits, and avoid career-damaging mistakes. Oakwood Solicitors shares real-life cases and tips to ensure your celebrations remain merry and trouble-free. Read more and stay safe this holiday season!

Nearly two million Brits suffered illness or injury at work this year

Dec 6, 2024 • 10 mins read

Employment Law

Nearly two million Brits suffered illness or injury at work this year

Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors provides commentary on recent statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive about injuries at work. Almost two million British workers suffered an injury or illness caused by their job in the past year, figures have revealed.

Robert Spicer’s ‘Health and Safety Horrors’ Part 3

Dec 4, 2024 • 5 mins read

Employment Law

Robert Spicer’s ‘Health and Safety Horrors’ Part 3

A must-read for anyone working in sectors where safety and vulnerability intersect. In Part 3 of his Health and Safety Horrors Series, Robert Spicer offers recent case law commentary.

Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors Part 2

Nov 20, 2024 • 6 mins read

Employment Law

Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors Part 2

In Part 2 of Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors, we bring you a selection of his reports about recent cases that highlight critical health and safety responsibilities for employers, farming industry and amusements operating in outdoor environments.

Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors Part 1

Nov 5, 2024 • 6 mins read

Employment Law

Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors Part 1

In the first of our new series of articles we bring you a selection of Robert Spicer’s ‘Health and Safety Horrors’ in employment law and provide a historical context of health and safety law in the UK.

Oct 31, 2024 • 5 mins read

Employment Law

Hotel faces modern slavery allegations

Tanveer Qureshi recently defended a hotel director accused of modern slavery and wage violations, leading to all charges being dropped. The case underscores the hotel industry’s risk of exploitation through supply chains and labour practices. The Modern Slavery Act requires businesses to implement strong anti-slavery measures and maintain transparent compliance protocols.

Spotlight on Oakwood Solicitors for WMHD

Oct 10, 2024 • 5 mins read

Employment Law

Spotlight on Oakwood Solicitors for WMHD

In this spotlight piece as part of our World Mental Health Day series about Oakwood Solicitors we spoke with Jason Spence and Stuart Jones regarding the support and resources the firm provides for staff well-being.

Sep 11, 2024 • 4 mins read

Employment Law

Early Detection of Pulmonary Fibrosis

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, in this article Jason Spence of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the need for early detection of this life-threatening condition and explains what it is.

What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Jul 8, 2024 • 3 mins read

Employment Law

What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis?

In this comprehensive article, Jason Spence details the symptoms and progression of the disease, offering valuable knowledge for legal professionals handling claims related to workplace exposure or medical negligence.

Supporting the Legal Profession to Tackle Mental Health and Wellbeing

May 13, 2024 • 2 mins read

Employment Law

Supporting the Legal Profession to Tackle Mental Health and Wellbeing

The team at eAlliance Learning Technology has released a new programme of specialist online courses to support those trying to implement cultural change and raise awareness of the causes behind mental health.

Employment tribunal procedure updated 2023: lessons from a long career – Part 5 (of 5)

Nov 27, 2023 • 13 mins read

Employment Law

Employment tribunal procedure updated 2023: lessons from a long career – Part 5 (of 5)

Enforcement of awards There is reported to be a high level of failure of employers to pay tribunal awards. Payment can be enforced through the civil courts. High Court enforcement officers have power to recover unpaid awards and settlements. This involves completing Form EX727. Striking out The ET has the power to strike out a […]

Nov 24, 2023 • 2 mins read

Employment Law

How Employment Law Solicitors Can Easily Avoid Professional Negligence Claims

As a claimant Employment Law Solicitor, you will often be providing advice upon the merits of employee claims, you’ll perhaps be sitting-in on internal grievance processes, or sometimes representing clients during tribunal cases. But what do you do when your client has been signed-off from work by their GP due to a Stress-related illness? You […]