GRANT SAW SOLICITORS LLP PUBLICATION OF DIVERSITY DATA 2017

The SRA require us to publish the results of our diversity survey. We are not allowed to publish information which will identify individuals. We are not required in any event to publish information about religion, belief or sexual orientation and the firm will not do...

Stripping it back to understand dress codes

This summer has seen dress codes being re-written by Royalty, MPs and now the Anglican church, leaving many wondering where they stand in the workplace. First, the Queen conducted the State Opening of Parliament in a hat and coat, in place of the traditional gown and...

New deadlines for changes in company ownership

Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership from this month, under the so-called PSC regime.  The move is happening as part of the implementation of the EU Fourth Money Laundering Directive (4MLD) which must be implemented...

Good intentions not enough in wage calculations

Accurate calculations of the National Minimum Wage continue to cause headaches for employers, with an employment tribunal acknowledging the complexity, saying there is no single key to unlock every case. Recently, unintentional underpayments in staff pay packets have...

Workforce wellbeing must include mental health awareness

Understanding of mental health issues is high on the agenda, thanks to the involvement of the younger members of the Royal family in the Heads Together awareness campaign which has seen the #oktosay hashtag trending. Their activity gave an extra boost to this month’s...