Understanding the National Minimum Wage: Importance, Consequences and the ‘Name and Shame’ Programme
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a fundamental part of UK employment law. It ensures that workers receive at least…
What the Latest Employment Tribunal Figures Mean for Employers
On the 10th September 2026, the Ministry of Justice published its most recent quarterly statistics for Employment Tribunal claims which were…
AI-Generated Grievances and Employment Tribunal Claims
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the workplace, and not just in the way businesses operate. Employment lawyers are increasingly seeing…
Accidents at Work: Understanding Your Rights, the Process, and How Claims Are Pursued
Workplace accidents can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Whether it is a slip, trip, fall, machinery accident, or…
The Importance of Following a Fair Process When Dismissing an Employee
As an employer, there may come a time when dismissing an employee is necessary, whether due to misconduct, poor performance,…
5 Common Mistakes Employers Make in Employee Contracts – And How Hopkins Solicitors Can Help
An employment contract is more than just a formality, it’s a legally binding agreement that protects both employer and employee….
Why is having an employee handbook so important (isn’t a signed contract enough)?
When discussing workplace management with our clients, we always ask whether they have an employee handbook. We frequently get told…
Spotlight on Redundancy
As the new financial year has just begun, circumstances may change in your business which means that you may have…
Neonatal care leave and pay – Employers are you ready?
Following the recent government’s newly published regulations setting out the new statutory rights for neonatal care leave and pay which…
Increases to NMW are coming in 2025 – Are you ready for the increase?
Recommendations of the Low Pay Commission have been accepted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and has announced…