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Preparing for the Employment Rights Act: What employers need to do now
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, outlines how employers can prepare for the Employment Rights Act, including recruitment, zero-hours contracts, sickness absence and workplace culture changes.
The Employment Rights Bill: What’s planned and how can employers prepare
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the key proposals in the UK Employment Rights Bill and what employers can do to prepare for upcoming changes.
Unfair dismissal: Recent cases and what they tell us
Tom Clarke from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains what two recent Tribunals mean for what does and does not amount to a potentially unfair dismissal.
Hay & Kilner plays key role in Q-Laser’s sale to growing engineering group
Hay & Kilner’s corporate team advised on the sale of Q-Laser to a growing engineering group, providing expert legal support through a strategic business transaction.
A personal approach to employment law
Discover how Hay & Kilner’s Employment Law Team delivers pragmatic, tailored legal and HR advice to employers, helping businesses navigate evolving workplace issues with confidence.
Supreme Court ruling on trans rights: What employers need to know
What does the Supreme Court’s decision on trans rights mean for employers? Our Employment Law & HR Team outlines key workplace legal implications and employer responsibilities.
New ban on gagging clauses in settlement agreements as employment law reform timetable unveiled
Tom Clarke, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the new ban on gagging clauses in settlement agreements and what the employment law reform timetable means for employers and employees.
Companies House is changing: what businesses need to know about the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Lydia Sevenoaks, from our Corporate Team, outlines what businesses need to know about Companies House changes introduced by the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and how to prepare.

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