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What is a potential fair reason for dismissal?

Our Outset Insight series returns this week with what is a potential fair reason for dismissal?

Outset Insight Protected characteristics

David Westell returns this week explaining what are protected characteristics?

What is collective redundancy? Outset Insight

David Westell one of our HR consultants explains what is collective redundancy in this week's episode of Outset Insight, what is video series. 

Outset Insight What are reserved matters?

Managing Director and Corporate Lawyer Sean Gorman, returns this week and covers what is the difference between and shareholder and director?

Outset Insight What are pre-emption rights?

Managing Director and Corporate Lawyer Sean Gorman, returns this week to talk about what are pre-emption rights in relation to shares in a company?

Outset Insight What is a good or bad leaver?

Managing Director and Corporate Lawyer, Sean Gorman explains what is a good or bad leaver this week's Outset Insight, 'What is...' series.

Outset Insight - What is Force Majeure?

Managing Director and Corporate Lawyer, Sean Gorman explains what is Force Majeure this week's Outset Insight, 'What is...' series.

Outset Insight What are articles of association?

Managing Director and Corporate Lawyer, Sean Gorman explains what are articles of association in this week's Outset Insight, 'What is...' series.

Outset Insight: What are drag and tag rights?

Managing Director and Corporate Lawyer, Sean Gorman explains what are drag and tag rights in this week's Outset Insight, 'What is...' series.

Outset Insight What is a change of control clause?

We'd like to welcome you to our new Outset Insight series called 'How to...' and 'What is...'. 

Listen: Jonathan on Business Bunker Xtra talking leadership and the legal profession

Jonathan joined Amanda Flanders and Chris Pollard of Channel radio, on the Business Bunker Xtra show. Listen to Jonathan’s views on business, leadership, the legal profession and even GDPR.    Next media appearance Paul Andrews...

Watch: Youth unemployment and driving laws: Jonathan on business TV

Jonathan was once again invited to discuss topical business issues with Kent Messenger Business Editor, Chris Price.  Watch the show here: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kmtv/video/chris-co-wednesday-18th-october-2017-8603/ ...

Watch: Employment tribunal fees - major consequences for employers.

Darren Stevens provides an insight into one of the most important judgements handed down by the Supreme Court in the history of employment law.  On 26 July 2017, in  R (on the application of UNISON) v Lord Chancellor , the Supreme Court...

Watch: Latest videos from our mental health event

In early July 2017 we assembled an expert panel to discuss the implications of mental health in the workplace. This was an interesting topic for the audience, with a good level of questions and engagement.  We were delighted to have Sharon...

Watch: Talking about Performance Management

Our recent seminar ‘Beyond Process: Performance Management’ proved an interesting topic for clients and contacts. Head of Employment Law, Darren Stevens, and Senior HR Consultant, David Westell shared various view points and tips on...

Listen: Talking Mergers & Acquisitions on Channel Radio

Corporate lawyer, Sean Gorman, recently appeared on business radio show,  Money Talk . Sean joined show host Simon Webster to discuss mergers & acquisitions. During the hour long show on  Channel Radio , Sean highlighted that one key aspect to...

Watch: Apprenticeship agreements: One really important thing....

At our recent Apprentice themed seminar Chloe Pereira, Senior Employment Lawyer at Outset, shared one really important thing that business owners should be aware of when taking on an apprentice.  ...