Outsourced HR professionals face unique legal risks when acting on behalf of their clients. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case highlights how contractual terms and day-to-day actions can determine whether HR providers are considered their client’s agents—and therefore legally and financially responsible for employment decisions.
Following an independent investigation into Gregg Wallace, Alex Morgan of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explores when workplace banter crosses into harassment, recent updates to the Equality Act, and the legal responsibilities employers now face under the Worker Protection Act 2023.
Catch up on key employment law rulings from Apr 25–May 24, 2025, with expert case summaries by Bob Spicer, shared via Chronicle Law.
Robert Spicer’s April round up of case summaries featuring unfair dismissal, discrimination and employment tribunals.
Explore Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors case summaries on farming. Some cases are shocking but highlight crucial workplace safety lessons.
We are excited to feature LMP Legal in our spotlight series this April discussing the fantastic work that the firm does in the transport and logistics industry to bring the law to life.
Our colleague Liam Hill from Oakwood Solicitors shares with us a guide to asbestosis as part of efforts to raise awareness of the disease and the firms work to support victims.
Chronicle Law provides solicitors with a round up of employment law case summaries for March from Robert Spicer featuring unfair dismissal, discrimination and employment tribunals.
In this case study article learn how Jack Charman of National Private Investigators provided evidence to support a law firm in a high-net-worth case which helped to safeguard the future of their clients company.
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the recent landmark tribunal ruling in which law firm Walker Morris has been found guilty of age discrimination, after forcing senior partner Martin Scott to retire at 63.
For Global Asbestos Awareness Week, Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors provides with us a guide to asbestosis.
Stay up to date with the latest Employment Law developments in our roundup of Robert Spicer’s case law summaries from the past four months. Covering topics including trade unions, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Every year in February, the rainbow flag is raised to celebrate the community and highlight the issues it faces. This article from Oakwood Solicitors looks at why February was chosen to celebrate the community and practical steps you can take if you are being discriminated against in the workplace.
In this article we bring you the latest of round-up of Robert Spicer’s ‘Health and Safety Horrors’ from his popular LinkedIn posts of health and safety case summaries.
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!
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