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Tessa Hickey
Trainee Solicitor
Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors

Tessa studied both her Scots Law LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) at the University of Dundee before the joining the firm in December 2022.

Key Considerations for the UK Hospitality Sector in 2025


The UK hospitality sector plays a vital in the national economy. Upcoming changes to employment law in 2025 are expected to affect the hospitality industry more significantly than other sectors, due to the industry's high staff turnover rates and prevalence of shift work. We have highlighted below some important changes that our clients within this...

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Landmark Judgement: Higgs v Farmor’s School


In February, the Court of Appeal handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Higgs v Farmor's School [2025] EWCA Civ 109. The ruling has important implications for employers, particularly in terms of managing employees who may express controversial beliefs in and outside the workplace, including on social media. In this case, the Court upheld an...

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Navigating Workplace Sexual Harassment: Responsibilities and Best Practices for Employers


Sufficiently managing the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace is crucial for all employers in maintaining a respectful and safe working environment. It is important that there are robust processes in place to deal with any related issues or concerns as an employer's failure to address any related concerns or issues properly or the mishandli...

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Employment Law 2025: Key Updates


1. Employment Rights Bill In entering 2025, it is clear that UK employment law is set to undergo notable transformations with reforms that will have a potentially substantial impact on both employers and employees. This blog highlights some of the changes to look out for throughout the year:  On 10th October 2024, the Government fulfilled its ...

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