#thisgirlcan Sintons LLP @emelie_vardon Louisa Bestford @amycarlton16 @sarahk_tweet Lauren Coad, TEP

Well done Team Sintons LLP These girls smashed it! #ThisGirlCanNewcastle

Some surprisingly frank comments from both sides following settlement of this interesting case. @laura_tennet Sintons HR Catherine Hope Ailsa Hobson #employmentlaw bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Legislation introduced to provide sick pay for those in self-isolation bit.ly/2wWQSpT Leah Greenwell #EmploymentUpdate

The government has announced that the changes to IR35 due to come into force in April are to be postponed until 6 April 2021 in light of coronavirus Sintons HR Fiona Campbell @laura_tennet Leah Greenwell Ailsa Hobson

Employees can now obtain self isolation notes to provide to their employer without having to contact their GP. Isolation notes can also be emailed directly to the employer bit.ly/3bhQ1ir Sintons HR Leah Greenwell Fiona Campbell Catherine Hope Ailsa Hobson

Keith Land, Partner and Head of the Employment Team at Sintons recorded a webinar today entitled ‘Managing business change in the context of economic disruption’. Please follow the link to listen bit.ly/2UeNVdL

A survey of UK firms found that over 1 in 10 firms are using some form of remote employee monitoring. If your firm is one of them it might be time to review and update your policies. Read more on our blog: bit.ly/2YTr9td

Getting into the spirit of #NAW2021 👩🏻‍🍳🍰 Apprenticeships are all about building the foundations of a successful future. By combining your knowledge and skill you can achieve great (tasting) things! North East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network Apprenticeships and Skills Sintons LLP #apprenticebakeoff #risetothechallenge

This week, mental health awareness has been subject to a great debate. See the attached article to understand how employers can ensure they are able to help their staff when needed. Mincoffs Solicitors Nick Smith #employmentlaw #MentalHealthAwareness

Following the Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers are workers and not self employed, Uber will pay all drivers a living wage in addition to holiday pay and pension contributions from today. Mincoffs Solicitors Nick Smith #employment #workers #uberdriver bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

The Government are considering compulsory vaccinations for care home employees; raising many ethical and legal questions which are considered in the article below. An interesting area to watch develop. Mincoffs Solicitors Nick Smith #employmentlaw #CovidVaccine #carehomes

An amazing Easter surprise! Thank you Mincoffs Solicitors 🐣 #EasterWeekend #workingfromhome #chocolate

The announcement that almost 500 British Gas employees have had their employment terminated as a result of refusing to sign a new contract has caused controversy. If you require advice on varying terms of employment, contact Nick Smith or @laura_tennet bit.ly/3tjwZ4R

Varying terms of employment can be difficult for both employers and employees. The British Gas case has raised a lot of questions in the media about the ‘fire and rehire’ process. Mincoffs Solicitors Nick Smith #BritishGas #Employment #contracts

An interesting debate across various sectors - can and should vulnerable people be excluded from events and services in order to prevent the spread of Covid? Mincoffs Solicitors Nick Smith #covid19 #roadmapoutoflockdown #employmentlaw

Our Corporate team have recently advised Aura Infection on their Management Buyout. Best of luck to Laura Edgar taking the business forward, we look forward to watching her plans for the future unfold. Find out more: mincoffs.co.uk/latest/aura-in…

Tesco staff have won a legal argument for equal pay. This reinforces previous rulings that shop floor workers (predominately female) can be compared to warehouse workers (predominately male) for equal pay. bbc.co.uk/news/business-… Mincoffs Solicitors Nick Smith #EqualPay #employmentlaw

Our employment expert, Laura Liddle, provides an update on the latest guidance surrounding compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations. Read the update here: bit.ly/3D2yb1b

All professionals who enter care homes must be fully vaccinated from tomorrow and vaccinations will be mandatory in some NHS roles next year. I’ve explained these legal updates in the article below. Mincoffs Solicitors #employmentlaw #hradvice #covid19legalupdate