Myerson Solicitors in the Running for The Lawyer Awards 2025 in “The Independents” Category
Top 200 UK law firm Myerson Solicitors is delighted to announce its shortlisting for The Lawyer Awards 2025 in the prestigious “The Independents” category. This recognition comes after a year of significant growth and transformation, reflecting the...
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Supreme Court Rule That The Definition of 'Women' in the Equality Act 2010 Refers to Biological Sex
On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling determining that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex to the exclusion of transgender women, including those holding a Gender...
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Supporting Staff with Autism: How Employers Can Foster an Inclusive Workplace
As we celebrate autism awareness week, employers should reflect on how they can better support autistic employees to promote a diverse and inclusive culture and drive productivity and innovation. Our specialist Employment Solicitors explore the...
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An Employment Law Perspective on Elon Musk's Controversial Employee Management Strategy
On Saturday, 22 February 2025, approximately 3 million federal workers in the United States received a centralised HR email entitled "What did you do last week?" inviting submissions on the top 5 things each had achieved in the previous week to...
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Seminar: Employment Law Spring Update
On Thursday 3rd April 2025, the Myerson Solicitors Employment Team hosted an insightful Employment Law Update webinar, providing key insights and practical guidance on significant employment law topics and recent developments. View video Speakers...
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Air Kisses or Sexual Harassment? Lessons from Miss J Chen v Cut Your Wolf Loose Ltd
Workplace harassment continues to be a widespread issue, affecting a number of industries. While the conversation around harassment has grown louder in recent years, many workers face inappropriate behaviour. From subtle comments to more serious...
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What is a Settlement Agreement? Everything You Need to Know
In today’s fluctuating job market, employers are sometimes open to offering more generous exit packages than the legal minimum entitlement for employees leaving a business. Depending on your circumstances, you may want to explore negotiating an...
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Myerson Magazine Winter 2025 Issue
Discover a selection of insights and legal expertise within the pages of our latest Magazine. This covers a wide range of private client topics such as: Wills, Trusts and Probate - How the Autumn Budget Impacts Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning Wills...
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Myerson Solicitors Welcomes Victoria Davies as Legal Director In Its Award-Winning Employment Team
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Davies as Legal Director in its Employment Team. With 20 years’ experience in the field, Victoria joins from international law firm Addleshaw Goddard, bringing a wealth of expertise to the...
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What Employers Need to Know About Zero-Hours Contracts and the Employment Rights Bill
Zero-hours contracts offer flexibility that can benefit both employers and workers, yet they are often criticised for fostering job insecurity and enabling exploitative practices. In the King’s Speech, the UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to...
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Employment Law Autumn Update 2024
Watch the recording of our Employment Law Update webinar, hosted by the Myerson Employment Team on November 14th, 2024. Whether you missed the live event or want to revisit the insights shared, this session will keep you informed on the latest...
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How the New Obligation to Prevent Sexual Harassment Can Safeguard the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality sector frequently faces high-profile scandals involving sexual harassment, largely due to the nature of the industry, where employees interact directly with customers in high-pressure environments. From bars and restaurants to...
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How Does the Labour Government Intend to Fill the £40 Billion Black Hole?
Initially predicted to be £22 billion, Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to deliver a Budget to raise funds but previously announced that there would be no increases to VAT, Income Tax and National Insurance. Who are those with the broadest shoulders...
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Myerson Magazine Autumn 2024 Issue
Discover a selection of insights and legal expertise within the pages of our latest Magazine. This covers a wide range of private client topics such as: Employment - What Are Labour's Employment Law Changes & When Will They Happen? Wills, Trust...
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World Menopause Day: Employee Rights, Menopause Policies, and Workplace Support
World Menopause Day, observed on 18 October 2024, is dedicated to raising awareness about menopause and the importance of health and well-being support for employees experiencing menopausal symptoms. As menopause and perimenopause can significantly...
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Employment Status in the Life Sciences Sector: A New Dawn
In recent years, working models have become increasingly varied, with organisations routinely departing from traditional employee/employer arrangements. This is particularly the case for the life sciences industry, which, given the work's...
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Could An Employee’s Far-Right Belief be Protected Under Discrimination Law?
After weeks of social unrest, far-right ideology has taken the government and media’s attention. Individuals may have had direct involvement by taking part in far-right riots and inciting violence online, but also may have indirectly been involved...
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Hospitality & Leisure: Employment Law Update
The hospitality sector faces numerous challenges as a result of upcoming employment law changes. Below, we explore the potential ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hour contracts, as well as the introduction of a new law on tipping.
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Key Employment Law Takeaways from the King’s Speech
On 17 July 2024, the King’s Speech was delivered. This set out the new Labour government’s priorities for the months ahead, solidifying some groundbreaking proposals for employment law reforms. Our Employment Lawyers provide an update on what we...
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The Future Of Employment Law Under Our New Labour Government
The Labour Party's election manifesto proclaimed that employment law in Britain is no longer fit for the modern economy. In May 2024, Labour detailed its plans to "make work pay" by delivering a "new deal" for working people within the first 100...
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National Minimum Wage and Travel Time in the Agriculture Sector
Following changes to pay rates in April 2024, our Agriculture Lawyers examine the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 (NMWR) and travel time in an agricultural context. This follows a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision that determined...
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Myerson Solicitors Assist in the Acquisition of Clever Closet Limited by Sharps Bedrooms
Myerson Solicitors recently supported the sale of UK company Clever Closet Limited, an award-winning provider of under-stairs storage solutions, to Sharps Bedrooms, one of the UK's leading fitted furniture providers. Clever Closet provides fully...
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Myerson Magazine Summer 2024 Issue
Explore a wealth of insights and legal expertise within the pages of our latest Magazine. In this edition, you can also take advantage of our exclusive Myerson discount for 'The Brit Fest' tickets! Articles in this issue include… Wills, Trusts...
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Redundancies in the Technology Sector
In recent years, it has been a rollercoaster ride for employers and employees alike in the tech sector. Our Technology Lawyers look into the processes and effects of redundancies in the technology sector.
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Myerson Solicitors Named ‘Employment Team of the Year’ at the Manchester Legal Awards 2024
Myerson Solicitors are delighted to have been recognised as the “Employment Team of the Year” at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards 2024. Held at the iconic Midland Hotel on Thursday, 6 th June and organised by the Manchester Law Society...
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