The Court of appeal has held, in Cavanagh v William Evans Ltd , that an employer is not entitled to withhold a payment in lieu of notice if it dismisses an employee under an express term in his service agreement which provides for summary...
The Court of appeal has held, in Cavanagh v William Evans Ltd , that an employer is not entitled to withhold a payment in lieu of notice if it dismisses an employee under an express term in his service agreement which provides for summary...
In their submission to the Government’s review of the employment tribunal system, the TUC have said that plans to extend the qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal from one year to two, will affect nearly three million workers. The...
In their submission to the Government’s review of the employment tribunal system, the TUC have said that plans to extend the qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal from one year to two, will affect nearly three million workers. The...
Can someone who is knowingly working illegally in the UK still put forward a claim of racial discrimination arising from her treatment by her unlawful 'employers'? Not according to the Court of Appeal in the case of Hounga v Allen . Ms...
Can someone who is knowingly working illegally in the UK still put forward a claim of racial discrimination arising from her treatment by her unlawful ‘employers’? Not according to the Court of Appeal in the case of Hounga v Allen . Ms...
If parents are no longer residing together due to separation or divorce , there are legal issues to be considered if one parent wishes to take a child on holiday abroad – or even to relocate to another part of the UK. It is always preferable to...
Frettens Solicitors are organising a relay between their three offices in Christchurch and the New Forest on Friday 6th July to raise money for The Cicely Foundation, a children’s charity based in Christchurch. The relay starts from the...
Frettens Solicitors are organising a relay between their three offices in Christchurch and the New Forest on Friday 6th July to raise money for The Cicely Foundation, a children’s charity based in Christchurch. The relay starts from the...
In a landmark decision, Mrs Justice This, recently ruled that a 67 year old man suffering from motor neurone disease could have his breathing machine removed. This decision was made at the Court of Protection, the division of the High Court which rules on...
The Government has announced a raft of changes to the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The measures announced include: consultation on repealing employers' liability for third party harassment. The...
The Government has announced a raft of changes to the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The measures announced include: consultation on repealing employers’ liability for third party harassment. The...
Planning who will succeed you in your family business is a tough challenge if you want your business to thrive and grow in the future. It is also a great opportunity to maximise individual talents and create a multi-generational business. Succession...
Planning who will succeed you in your family business is a tough challenge if you want your business to thrive and grow in the future. It is also a great opportunity to maximise individual talents and create a multi-generational business. Succession...
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill has been laid before parliament. Quite separate from the Adrian Beecroft proposals, which have been in the news this week, this new Bill provides for: - a mandatory period of ACAS conciliation before...
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill has been laid before parliament. Quite separate from the Adrian Beecroft proposals, which have been in the news this week, this new Bill provides for:- a mandatory period of ACAS conciliation before...
The Legal Services Board (LSB), the body which regulates lawyers in England and Wales, have called for urgent regulation of will writing. The LSB said that all firms who offer will writing and estate administration should be regulated, to protect consumers...
The Legal Services Board (LSB), the body which regulates lawyers in England and Wales, have called for urgent regulation of will writing. The LSB said that all firms who offer will writing and estate administration should be regulated, to protect consumers...
The Government has decided to publish venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft’s leaked report on employment law. The report, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills rather than the Prime Minister as had been reported, was...
The Government has decided to publish venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft's leaked report on employment law. The report, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills rather than the Prime Minister as had been reported, was completed...