It is one of the most common questions employment lawyers are asked. A manager loses their temper. Voices are raised. An employee is spoken to aggressively, perhaps in front of colleagues. The employee goes home wondering whether what happened was merely unpleasant or whether it crossed a legal line. The short answer is that shouting at an employee is not, by itself, unlawful. The law does not require managers to be polite, calm or even reasonable at all times. Employment Tri

It is not uncommon within a marriage for one spouse to manage the finances. That arrangement may have evolved for perfectly practical reasons. Difficulty arises, however, when the relationship breaks down and the spouse in control of the money also controls access to it. If you are contemplating divorce and are concerned because your spouse manages or restricts the finances, it is important to understand that the law does not leave you without protection. The court’s powers u

Employment law will change significantly in 2026. A number of new laws have already been passed and will come into force during the year. These changes will affect both employers and workers across many areas of working life. Earlier protection from unfair dismissal From 2026, some employees will gain protection from unfair dismissal sooner than before. Employers will need to follow a fair process even during early stages of employment, including probation periods. For employ