Top Tips for Securing Work Experience or a Training Contract at MD Law
As a hiring partner at MD Law, I review every application for work experience and training contracts that comes across my desk. Competition is fierce, and small details can make a significant difference. We look for candidates who demonstrate professionalism, genuine interest in the law, and a clear understanding of what makes MD Law different. […]
MD Law helps breathe new life into historic Boston building
MD Law has helped two Lincolnshire architects purchase a historic Boston building ready for an ambitious £1.1m conservation project. Scorer Hawkins Architects has bought the Grade II* Listed Shodfriars Hall for a six figure sum and will now carry out essential work to conserve the building, which has been part of Boston’s townscape since the […]
House of Lords Rejects Day-One Unfair Dismissal Rights and Proposes a Six-Month Compromise
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) has stirred up fresh debate in the House of Lords, with its controversial proposal to abolish the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims. The government’s original aim was clear: to fulfil a manifesto pledge that unfair dismissal rights should apply from day one of employment. However, following the second […]
Guidance Issued on When Key Employment Law Changes Will Take Effect
The Government has published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for when the key measures in the Bill will come into force. This roadmap outlines the Government’s preparations for implementing the Bill, which is seen as essential to boosting the economy, raising living standards, and creating opportunities by tackling low pay, poor […]
Employment Settlement Agreements Q & A- For Employers and Businesses
What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee that resolves disputes or potential claims that could arise during or after employment. It typically involves the employee agreeing to waive their rights to bring claims against the employer, often in exchange for a financial settlement […]
Employment Settlement Agreements Q & A- For Employees
What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee that resolves disputes or potential claims that could arise during or after employment. It typically involves the employee agreeing to waive their rights to bring claims against the employer, often in exchange for a financial settlement […]
Easier for Employees to Claim Back Dated Holiday Pay
A gap of 3 months will no longer automatically break the chain when calculating holiday back pay making it easier for employees to claim up to 2 years of underpaid holiday.