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Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner and promotes 11 others

Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

Strike Action, but not as we know it

In February, takeaway drivers at a variety of “gig economy” delivery platforms took part in “strike” action to demand better pay and working conditions.

Changes in law for Trusters to be aware of in 2024

Trusts & Succession Act: what are the changes for Trusters to be aware of before they become law in 2024.

Latest news and insights

Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner and promotes 11 others

Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

Strike Action, but not as we know it

In February, takeaway drivers at a variety of “gig economy” delivery platforms took part in “strike” action to demand better pay and working conditions.

Changes in law for Trusters to be aware of in 2024

Trusts & Succession Act: what are the changes for Trusters to be aware of before they become law in 2024.

Employment Law for Employers

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Employment law is fast changing.  Getting it wrong can harm your reputation and be a distraction for your business. Our employment law team prides itself on giving practical, swift, quality advice that gets you the result you want.

Employment and HR advisory services

Our experienced team advises on a wide range of day-to-day employment law and HR issues including:

  • employment contracts and policy documentation
  • disciplinary and grievance issues
  • absence and performance management
  • employment status
  • redundancy, restructure and change management
  • holidays, statutory leave and working time
  • TUPE
  • equality, diversity and discrimination

Employment disputes

We can help you achieve a negotiated resolution, advise you in a mediation, or represent you in tribunal or court – what success looks like for each and every client and case, is different.  Our disputes experience includes:

  • unfair dismissal
  • breach of contract
  • discrimination & harassment
  • holiday pay
  • unlawful deduction from wages

Employee and executive severance

Managing exits from your organisation can be a challenging and sensitive matter and it is important that you get the right advice.  We advise on pre-termination negotiations and settlement agreements daily, and have expertise in advising on business protection issues such as the enforceability of post-termination restrictions, confidentiality provisions and IP.

News and insights

Tips and gratuities

The UK government announces that it will introduce legislation governing the handling of tips and other discretionary payments made to workers.

The Uber saga continues…

There is now another addition to the saga of cases deliberating on worker status.

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Please provide a few details about your enquiry in this form and someone in our employment team will get back to you as soon as they can.

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