News - Borders Employment Law

Time to be creative?

The figures announced today show that the economy has dropped by a record level of just over 20% in April.

Can an employee refuse to return to work?

As the situation with coronavirus continues to change we are starting to see some businesses trying to get back to

What’s your stance on romance?

As obvious as it might seem, the more people that you employ, the more likely the chance of workplace romances

2020 Vision

As we go into peak holiday season, next year might seem like a long way off, but there are some

An employer’s guide to jury service

Jury service is a public duty, but what are the implications for employers?

Q&A

Your latest employment law questions answered. Q. As an employer, can I automatically deduct money from my employee’s wages if

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

This article looks at the issue of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace and if it does happen, how

Tackling tribunals

As you will probably be aware, employment tribunal fees were abolished in 2017, a huge change which saves claimants around

The Good Work Plan

Sorry to mention the ‘B’ word but there have been a number of important announcements which have been totally overshadowed

Changing times

Change is an inevitable part of life and something that most people find difficult to cope with, particularly in the

Changes in 2019

If 2018 was anything to go by, 2019 promises to be just as eventful and packed with employment law change.

A guide for new employers

Employing people might seem like a straightforward matter, but it is not quite as easy as hiring people and just