Three HR Updates You Can’t Afford to Ignore This MonthWe are keen to help you stay compliant with ever-changing employment laws and HR best practices. Here are three key legal updates every employer should know this month — plus how we can help you respond confidently and effectively. Minimum Wage Increase – Effective April 1st The National Minimum and Living Wage rates increased on…
National Minimum and Living Wage Increases: What You Need to Know for April 2025From 1 April 2025, millions of workers across the UK will see their pay increase as the new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates come into effect. These changes will impact both employers and employees, making it essential to understand what the new rates are, who is entitled to them, and what they…
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What the New Legal Duty Means for UK EmployersOn 26 October 2024, a major legal change came into force that affecting all UK employers—the Worker Protection Act 2023. This new law introduces a proactive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Unlike previous legislation, which focused on responding to incidents, this new duty requires employers to…
Navigating Redundancy: A Business Guide to a Fair and Legal ProcessRedundancy is one of the most difficult decisions a business can face. Whether due to financial pressures, restructuring, or changes in market demand, reducing staff is never just about numbers—it’s about people. A poorly managed redundancy process can damage employee morale, tarnish an organisation’s reputation, and even lead to costly legal disputes. However, when handled…
As a professional woman navigating the complexities of the corporate world, you understand the importance of standing up for your rights and protecting your interests. However, if you find yourself subjected to harassment or inappropriate conduct in the workplace, seeking legal advice is paramount to safeguarding your well-being. DSM Legal, based in Warrington, Cheshire, is…
Redundancy Advice WarringtonWe can provide redundancy advice If you are being made redundant. We are Warrington based solicitors but provide redundancy advice throughout the North West. Sometimes, a business as a whole will be forced to close, or perhaps they are just closing some of their branches. In other situations it may be the company is reducing…
What exactly is a redundancy?The precise definition of redundancy is to be found in section 139 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, but basically if any of the following situations apply it is a redundancy:- An actual or intended closure of the whole business; An actual or intended closure of the business at a particular workplace; A reduction (or…
