A leading Midlands law firm has announced a senior appointment who brings more than 20 years of experience to the business.

This month's update includes the Supreme Court ruling on holiday pay, a landmark decision that will have serious implications for some employers. We also include the usual round up of recent employment legislation and ICO guidance on monitoring employees.

This month we report on the allegations of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying suffered by McDonald's staff; new ACAS guidance on mental health; alternatives to redundancy; a government consultation on parental leave and pay; and a case update dealing with a Court of Appeal ruling that a taxi driver could not be an employee and a worker for two difference employers at the same time.

The new year started positively for three members of the agriculture team.

In this month's round-up, we explain the advantages of mediation and how it can help to resolve workplace disputes quickly and cost-effectively; an update on various Private Members' Bills that are currently going through Parliament; and a case update featuring a long running disability discrimination case.

Intellectual property is a valuable asset for any business from start-ups through to large corporations.

This month's update includes the increase to the Vento Bands, the Worker Protection Bill, the Low Pay Commission Report on the national minimum wage, and the Health & Disability White Paper.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a new residential property team which provides specialist expertise across England and Wales.

A leading Midlands law firm has picked up national honours at a prestigious awards ceremony for its work within the probate sector. Wright Hassall, which is based in Leamington Spa, has been named Best Probate Law Firm for Central England at The UK Probate Research Awards 2021.

We worked closely with the Corporate team of a London law firm which advised an AIM listed company on its acquisition of another AIM listed entity.