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By Caro Where it began Four years ago, I started Black Door Law with a simple belief: we put people at the centre of what we do. Before I had an office, before I had a team, before there was even a name, there was that philosophy. See the person first, listen before speaking, and […]

On Monday, 17 November, the final stage of the legal process between Uber and four of its drivers came to an end. The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Uber’s appeal.  The Supreme Court found that the four Uber drivers were employees, not independent contractors. The Supreme Court’s Reasoning Although the Supreme Court’s reasoning differed from that […]

With Christmas just around the corner, many employers are turning their minds to their annual holiday closedowns. If your organisation plans to close over the holiday season and you haven’t already communicated this, now is the time to notify your team and discuss how the period will be managed, especially if an employee may receive […]

There are a number of different ways an employment relationship can come to an end. In the final instalment of our Lifecycle of Employment Series, we discuss the various ways an employment relationship can come to an end. An employee can end their employment by resignation; or abandoning their employment An employee can end the […]

Attracting staff has always been a challenge; retaining them is even tougher. A 2023 Boston Consulting Group survey found that when employees were asked what makes them stay in a role, job security, fair treatment, enjoyable work, feeling valued, and being supported all ranked above compensation.[1] The same survey showed that great managers are associated […]

Onboarding is more than just an administrative exercise. It sets the tone for the employment relationship and can significantly influence employee engagement, retention, and compliance with internal processes, procedures and workplace policies. In this instalment of our Lifecycle of Employment Series, we discuss why an effective onboarding process is essential and outline key considerations for […]

Our series “The Life cycle of Employment,” looks into the key stages of employment and provides a guideline for employers as to what their legal obligations are during each stage. Preparing a legally compliant individual employment agreement to provide to a successful candidate following the completion of a recruitment process is the key component in […]

You have found the right candidate for the role, now it is time make a job offer. In this instalment of our ‘Life Cycle of Employment Series’, we discuss some of the key factors employers should consider before making a job offer to a prospective employee. Getting this step right is crucial to securing the […]

In our previous article, we explored the recruitment and hiring process and what this process entails. In this instalment of our Lifecycle of Employment Series, we discuss the selection phase and explore some of key considerations for employers when selecting the ideal candidate for a role. What is the selection process? Once candidates have been […]

Finding the ideal candidate for a role begins with a good hiring and recruitment process.  Understanding what this process entails is key to finding the ideal candidate for a role. This article explores why it is important to follow a well-structured recruitment and hiring process, along with the key steps involved. Why a well-structured recruitment […]