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The National Family Business Awards 2018: only 2 weeks to go!

It’s just two weeks until the Howarths team hits London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday 14th July to attend this year’s National Family Business Awards. We’re delighted to be shortlisted in...

Howarths chosen by Overseas Trading Limited for health and safety support

We are delighted to have recently added one of the UK’s leading global discount goods suppliers to our client family. We have been appointed by Castleford-based Overseas Trading Limited (OTL)...

Here Comes Summer!

Whilst the sun and warm weather is a welcome sight for most people, it can pose a serious risk for employees who work outdoors. Employees who works outdoors are at...

When can an employer discipline an employee for sickness absence?

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently found that an employer who had issued a warning to an employee following 60 days of absence had discriminated against her because of her...

Is the sunshine waking up the wardrobe?

The weather has been lovely over the past few weeks with the sun shining every day however do you have the dilemma of what is appropriate clothing for work? Do...

Meet Claire Catton; our new Junior Employment Law Advisor

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in business this month, we are delighted to introduce to you Claire Catton, who has joined us as Junior Employment Law Advisor. Claire will...

The 2018 World Cup

ACAS have published some guidance on how to manage potentially difficult situations throughout the course of the World Cup, which takes place between 14 June - 15 July 2018. If...