Thomas Browne

What was an expectant nation has now had a chance to absorb the implications of the first Labour Government’s Budget in 15 years and to decide whether the much-touted promise, not to increase taxes on “working people”, held true. If...

The government has recently published to mixed reviews its intentions to amend the law relating to employment rights. It’s 2 nd reading in the House of Commons was scheduled for the 21 st October 2024 on its journey to becoming law. There are...

Background A family bakery business in North Wales, employing nearly 1000 employees over its 4 sites has recently been found to have discriminated against an employee under Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 . This section specifically relates to...

Employment law evolves the fastest – whether by case authorities or new legislation. 2024 is no different, with a few new laws fast approaching. These include a law on “tipping” coming into effect from 1 st July 2024 under the Employment...

I have been a litigation lawyer for many years and for the past 6, or 7 I have had to grapple with the complexities of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (‘SEND’) Law after my autistic children were diagnosed as such. From the very...

Settlement agreements (formerly known as compromise agreements) in an employment context are presently widespread and set out binding terms agreed between an employer and employee covering the ending of the employment relationship. Often, they will arise...

Setting out the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained The Building Safety Bill published on 5 July 2021 will create a clear pathway for the future of how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. The...