Welcome to Clarkson Wright & Jakes, Solicitors and Notaries based in Orpington, Kent.

Dismissal and re-engagement, or “fire and rehire” as it is commonly referred to, is the practice of employers forcing contractual changes upon its employees by dismissing them and immediately offering new terms. Acas guidance states that...

Dismissal and re-engagement, or “fire and rehire” as it is commonly referred to, is the practice of employers forcing contractual changes upon its employees by dismissing them and immediately offering new terms. Acas guidance states that...

The equalities watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) have provided guidance to companies to clarify their legal obligations toward women experiencing the menopause. Under the Equality Act 2010 (“EqA”) a person...

Since July 2017, following a ruling by the Supreme Court, claimants wishing to bring a claim against their employer in the Employment Tribunal have not had to pay a fee. Prior to this, between 2013 - 2017, fees would range from £390 to £1,200,...

From 6 April 2024, amendments to the current flexible working legislation will come into force. From this date, employees will be able to make a flexible working request from day one of their employment, rather than having to wait for the current 26 weeks....

The damaging impact of air pollution on public health has long been recognised, with poor air quality said to be the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK. Despite evidence of long-term exposure to air pollution causing a variety of chronic...

Since the no-fault divorce laws were introduced in April 2022, more and more separating couples are opting to deal with divorce themselves via the online HMCTS divorce portal. However, there is often a misunderstanding that the divorce also deals with...

New accountability rules enacted to improve corporate transparency   Company directors, people with significant control of a company, or anyone who files information at Companies House on behalf of a company, must ensure they comply with new...

What are some of the key issues that HR should be thinking about over the next 12 months? Are Staff Handbooks and Employment Contracts up to date? We have received a number of requests recently to review clients’ policies and contracts.The New Year...

In a recent case we dealt with, our client had received a bullying complaint from an employee who didn’t want any formal investigation or action to be taken.  What are the risks here, and what should employers do in this situation? Much...

Social media websites or apps are programs that allow people to interact socially by sharing videos, text or images.  The use of social media is fast-expanding in the workplace, and it is a high risk area for defamation and discrimination claims...

The first working day or the first Monday of the new year has long been known as Divorce Day, a term coined by the media to reflect the surge in enquiries divorce lawyers tend to see in January. It is true that new enquiries do increase in January. The...

Contact arrangements over the Christmas period can cause upset at a time that should be magical for children. Christmas arrangements need careful planning. There is no specific legal framework setting out the time a child should spend with each parent over...

A Child Travel Consent Form can be an essential document when a minor is travelling abroad without one or both parents or their legal guardian. They help ensure the child's safety and provide assurance to authorities and organisations involved in the...