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Is it Farewell to Furlough?
Before the pandemic, “Furlough leave” or “Furloughed employee” were not familiar concepts under UK employment law. Indeed, when, as it was known on its inception, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was introduced by the Government on 20 March 2020, employment lawyers had to quickly come to grips with what it meant for employers and…
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Making an Application for Flexible Working?
The benefits of flexible working are well known. It gives you a way of working that suits your needs and it will give you some say over where you work, when you work and how you work. Whether this means a job share, working part time, flexible hours or working from home, it gives you…
Read More7 tips to get sorted at work before your maternity leave
Are you Pregnant and are Thinking About Your Maternity Leave? The start of maternity leave should be exciting for you given the impending birth of your baby; however, many women worry about this and about their return to work. Here are my top tips for managing your maternity leave before you leave: Do You Know…
Read MoreExpertise in every aspect of employment Law
Experts in Employment Law Knowing your rights and the employment law when it comes to your workplace can be confusing, daunting and scary. After all your entire livelihood depends on the way the organisation is run and the way the business views you and your role within the organisation. Situations with your employment can suddenly…
Read MoreHow much should we mind our language?
It has never been more important to choose your words carefully in the workplace. We all have witnessed the heated debates in Parliament following the calm, carefully-crafted language used by the judges in the Supreme Court. Recent drama in Westminster raises many questions about what is or isn’t appropriate in terms of the language used.…
Read MoreSeeking an Ex-City Commercial Lawyer
Seeking a Commercial Lawyer We are seeking an ex-City Commercial Lawyer with 4-6 years PQE. Want to join our team of highly experienced lawyers specialising in employment and commercial/company law? Job description SW19Lawyers LLP is a boutique law firm based in London. We are a team of highly experienced lawyers specialising in employment and commercial/company…
Read MoreUNFAIR DISMISSAL | SW19 LAWYERS London
Losing your job can be shocking, stressful and incredibly upsetting; but what if you don’t understand why you were sacked? What if you feel you were terminated unjustly, or you haven’t been given the opportunity to be heard? Or perhaps you are the employer who felt you had no choice? SW19 Lawyers understand the complexities…
Read MoreSW19 Lawyers Employment Laws for Employees
Feeling discriminated? Worried about contractual issues? Thinking about retiring? Starting a family? The grey areas of employment laws in the UK can be complex and overwhelming. If you need advice or practical assistance, SW19 Lawyers ‘hands-on’ ethos might be exactly what you need. We understand how daunting legal matters can be and we are fully…
Read MoreSW19Lawyers ranked in The Legal 500 UK
SW19 Lawyers ranked in The Legal 500 UK We are delighted to announce that we have been ranked as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 UK: "Employment boutique SW19Lawyers LLP ‘provides high-quality, pragmatic and commercial advice’, with particular expertise in discrimination claims, including maternity matters. ‘Highly experienced’ founder Belinda Eriksson, who ‘gives clear, sensible advice promptly’,…
Read MoreBelinda Eriksson on Mentoring in the King's Association Newsletter
"I started mentoring when King's asked if we could help the lower sixth formers who wanted to study Law at university"... Click to read more.
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