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“How long will my claim take?” is the most common, if not the first, question we receive from clients within the personal injury department at Stephensons. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all answer. Every claim is unique and can take...
Being signed off work with stress is a situation that many employees across the UK face, often brought on by intense pressure, workplace conflicts, or poor management practices. If you are currently signed off work with stress, it is important to understand...
For many employees, the prospect of bringing a claim against their employer can be daunting, particularly when concerns about legal costs are involved. A damages based agreement (DBA) is one funding option that can help individuals pursue a claim without...
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts are contractual clauses designed to protect a business’s interests when an employee leaves. These provisions aim to prevent former employees from using confidential information, poaching clients or...
Workplace disputes can be stressful, and many employees are also concerned about the costs involved if they pursue legal action against their employer. It is often assumed that bringing a claim requires expensive upfront legal fees, however there are...
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is a wide-ranging package of workplace reforms being phased in across 2026 and 2027, rather than coming into force all at once. Two important sets of changes take effect in October 2026. From 1st October, the time limit for...
When returning to work after a period of absence, it is common practice for your employer to conduct a return to work interview. These interviews are designed to discuss your absence, ensure you're ready to resume your duties, and determine whether any...
Construction adjudication is a statutory, fast track dispute resolution process designed for the construction industry in England and Wales. It allows parties to obtain a temporarily binding decision from an independent adjudicator, usually within 28 days,...
Restrictive covenants are clauses often found in employment contracts that limit what an employee can do during and after their employment ends. While they are intended to protect legitimate business interests, they must also be reasonable and proportionate...
The employment law changes for 2026 and 2027 represent a significant programme of reform affecting recruitment, contracts, workplace policies, dismissal procedures, family leave, statutory sick pay, harassment prevention and trade union rights. Business...
