James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

How to protect vulnerable employees

From 1st August (and 17th August in Wales), vulnerable people in the UK ‘shielding’ from coronavirus can return to work. They’ll no longer be entitle... Read More

27 July 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

NEW rules on flexible furlough explained

The government’s new flexible furlough scheme launches on the 1 of July, giving you the chance to bring staff back part-time and still claim grants to... Read More

23 June 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

How do I monitor my home workers?

On the 10th May 2020, the government announced its ‘roadmap’ for easing lockdown. But while some workers may be starting to get back to work, much of... Read More

19 May 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

IR35 reforms delayed 12 months

The government has postponed its controversial IR35 reforms to off-payroll working in the private sector. Chief treasury secretary, Steve Barclay, an... Read More

03 April 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

Legal update | Parental bereavement leave & pay

From 6th April 2020, parents have the right to paid time off after the loss of a child. Here’s what the new law means for you and your staff, and what... Read More

02 March 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

National Minimum Wage hike to hit your business

The government has announced new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates—promising the “biggest cash increase ever” for UK workers. Here... Read More

03 February 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

Veganism tribunal: how it affects employers like you

A recent tribunal case could make you have to re-think the way you treat vegan employees. James Potts, Peninsula’s Associate Director of Legal, explai... Read More

14 January 2020 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

Should you stop staff getting their parcels delivered to work?

It’s nearly Christmas. Which means a certain someone’s preparing to drop off countless packages by December 25th—often to people who’ve no care for co... Read More

03 December 2019 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

[Redundancy] How to pick who to let go

Redundancy is one of the most complicated and stressful areas of employment law. And it’s easy for bosses to make mistakes. Fortunately, there are wa... Read More

04 November 2019 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

Time is money: the hidden cost of the clocks going back

For most of us, when the clocks go back at 2am on Sunday 27th October it means an extra hour in bed. But if you have staff working night shifts, you’v... Read More

30 September 2019 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

Do I have to pay an employee on jury service?

The summons to jury service, also called jury duty, comes without warning. And it’s a big shock for employees and bosses alike. But don’t panic. Here’... Read More

03 September 2019 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal

Can I fire someone over a social media post?

Managing social media inside of work is usually straightforward—no personal use on company time. But can you control what your staff post on social me... Read More

07 August 2019 By James Potts - Associate Director of Legal