January 31, 2017
In force from 6 April 2017, the apprenticeship levy will apply to all employers (including private and public sector employers, as well as charities and educational groups) with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million. The levy, charged at 0.5% of the annual pay bill, aims to increase the quality and quantity of…
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January 20, 2017
Lawyers approaching the five year post qualification mark tend to use this milestone as a time to take stock of their career. It is seen as a good time to assess whether you are truly happy in your current role and direction, and whether it is likely to deliver on your ambitions over the next…
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January 5, 2017
More than six months have passed since the historic Brexit vote and the subject has remained ever present on the news agenda. Recent events have now revealed a date to look towards as PM Theresa May has announced she will trigger article 50 by the end of March 2017, which means the UK will be…
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December 19, 2016
Representing early stage, high-growth companies often involves supporting a team of entrepreneurs to take a business from an idea, through commercial launch and market penetration, to a successful exit, often through an acquisition by a strategic or financial purchaser. The speed and intensity of the client’s activity can be tremendous. Under the pressure of achieving…
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November 30, 2016
“Bob, don’t talk about your wages at work, please.” “Fred, don’t ask about the wages of other employees, please.” “John and Susan, don’t compare your salaries, please.” Any of these statements by an employer could get the employer into deep legal trouble. Telling employees not to discuss their wages can subject employers to lawsuits in…
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