Unfair dismissal is the new ‘whiplash’
31/03/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna calls on the government to reform employment law legislation to protect businesses from vexatious claimants.
Burnham and Neville: The Dream team
31/03/2022
Jim gives his views on the leadership of Keir Starmer after two visits to Greater Manchester in a week by the Labour leader. He also asks why so few Chancellors make it to being Prime Minister.
General round up on some key updates in the Employment Legal timetable for 2022
31/03/2022
Victoria Brown highlights some of the important dates you need to be aware of to help you stay ship shape with your business admin and HR processes.
A week in America | 1 April 2022
31/03/2022
Martin Liptrot discusses why and how America is deep in the throws of the Great Resignation.
How important is reputation to you?
24/03/2022
With P&O Ferries in the spotlight, Victoria discusses what they did wrong under Employment Law.
Remember levelling up Rishi?
24/03/2022
Jim looks at the implications of the Chancellor’s statement on the Levelling Up agenda and the date of the next General Election.
A week in America | 25 March 2022
21/03/2022
As the U.S gears up for a busy spring in the sports world, Martin explores the debate that has been happening in the usually calmer waters of competitive swimming.
Rwanda: a turnaround country
21/03/2022
Simon Danczuk discusses why Rwanda is a great place to do business.
Critical budget for Sunak’s prospects
17/03/2022
Refill the Covid depleted coffers or protect families from a severe cut in their living standards? Jim looks forward to the Chancellor’s choices in next week’s spring statement
Time for the Government to pivot on net-zero
17/03/2022
The SPD/Green coalition in Germany have adopted a more pragmatic approach to energy policy. Labour mayor Andy Burnham is rethinking Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone. Surely its time for the Conservative government to review its net zero ambitions? Frank McKenna calls on the government to ‘pivot’ on energy policy in his latest Downtown blog.
Protect yourself from vexatious claims from people that have never even worked for you
17/03/2022
This week, Victoria discusses the employment tribunals process and how one man tried to take advantage of the weakness of the current system.
A week in America | 11 March 2022
10/03/2022
The latest blog from the U.S. discusses what former President Donald Trump, has been up to recently.