A new right to leave for parents where babies are receiving neonatal care is due to come into force on 6th April 2025. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 created this right but the government is now passing regulations to bring it into effect. Key Highlights of Neonatal Care Leave Eligibility:The right is similar to other types of fam...
The UK hospitality sector plays a vital in the national economy. Upcoming changes to employment law in 2025 are expected to affect the hospitality industry more significantly than other sectors, due to the industry's high staff turnover rates and prevalence of shift work. We have highlighted below some important changes that our clients within this...
We are pleased to announce that Stephen Parker has joined our team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown as a Trainee Solicitor. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Stephen to discuss his new role and experiences thus far. Can you describe your overall experience during your first month at Miller Samuel Hill Brown? The first month of my traineeship ...
In February, the Court of Appeal handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Higgs v Farmor's School [2025] EWCA Civ 109. The ruling has important implications for employers, particularly in terms of managing employees who may express controversial beliefs in and outside the workplace, including on social media. In this case, the Court upheld an...
