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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.

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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Key Changes in the Autumn Budget 2024: Increases in Wages and National Insurance Costs


The Autumn Budget 2024 introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves brings significant changes for UK employers, particularly around National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Insurance contributions (NICs). Below is an outline of the key changes in relation to NMW and NICs and their potential impact on businesses. National Minimum Wage (NMW) Increase:The ...

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UK's New Employment Rights Bill: What Employers Need to Know


The long-waited and recently published Employment Rights Bill ('the Bill') introduces substantial reforms that will impact both employers and employees in the UK. On the 10th of October the Government fulfilled its promise to introduce reforms to employment law within 100 days of office. The bill comprises of 28 new reforms across 150 pages. Althou...

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