We have set out the proposals in the recent Queen’s Speech that impact on employment law below: a Deregulation Bill to reduce the burden of unnecessary legislation on businesses. The Bill will, among other things, remove employment...
We have set out the proposals in the recent Queen’s Speech that impact on employment law below: a Deregulation Bill to reduce the burden of unnecessary legislation on businesses. The Bill will, among other things, remove employment tribunals’...
Here's the latest on what the team at Frettens have been getting up to at lunchtime... We have started our own choir, the "Frettens Chorale". We thought it would be a fun way to do something together as a social and team building...
Here’s the latest on what the team at Frettens have been getting up to at lunchtime… We have started our own choir, the “Frettens Chorale”. We thought it would be a fun way to do something together as a social and team...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has decided, in Lund v St Edmunds School , that the potential increase in compensation, of up to 25%, due to a breach of the ACAS Code of Practice does apply to “some other substantial...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has decided, in Lund v St Edmunds School , that the potential increase in compensation, of up to 25%, due to a breach of the ACAS Code of Practice does apply to "some other substantial reason"...
There has been a huge amount of lobbying over the issue of will regulation over the last few months from within the solicitor’s profession, but the Lord Chancellor has rejected the recommendation by the Legal Services Board to bring will writing ...
There has been a huge amount of lobbying over the issue of will regulation over the last few months from within the solicitor’s profession, but the Lord Chancellor has rejected the recommendation by the Legal Services Board to bring will writing...
Terms in a contract which seek to limit or exclude liability can have a significant impact on the value of the contract. What is valid or enforceable? Generally there are three types of exclusion clauses which act to limit or exclude a party’s...
Terms in a contract which seek to limit or exclude liability can have a significant impact on the value of the contract. What is valid or enforceable? Generally there are three types of exclusion clauses which act to limit or exclude a party’s...
Wednesday's afternoon Drama on BBC Radio 4 "One Of The Lads" was a dramatised employment tribunal hearing. Kate Fretten , Employment Partner, wanted to share the article with HR professionals as it makes interesting listening! The story...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has confirmed in the case of Koenig v The Mind Gym that continuity of employment starts from the date upon which an employee’s work under a contract of employment actually begins and not from the...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has confirmed in the case of Koenig v The Mind Gym that continuity of employment starts from the date upon which an employee's work under a contract of employment actually begins and not from the...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has decided in Bangura v Southern Cross Healthcare that an employee did not transfer under the TUPE Regulations (“the Regulations”) when, at the time of transfer, an appeal against her...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has decided in Bangura v Southern Cross Healthcare that an employee did not transfer under the TUPE Regulations (“the Regulations”) when, at the time of transfer, an appeal against her...
Making plans to avoid paying Inheritance Tax is not illegal. There are a number of ways to reduce your potential liabilty which are perfectly within the law and acceptable to HM Revenue and Customs. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is payable at 40% on the net value...
Making plans to avoid paying Inheritance Tax is not illegal. There are a number of ways to reduce your potential liabilty which are perfectly within the law and acceptable to HM Revenue and Customs. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is payable at 40% on the net value...
In the recent case of Ladrick Lemonious v Church Commissioners , the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) reviewed the correct approach to reducing tribunal awards for unfair dismissal when a Claimant’s conduct is viewed as being a ...
This is a difficult subject for everyone, especially when it concerns family or close friends. Challenging a Will is emotionally charged but you may realise after a loved one has died that they either changed, or wrote their Will whilst suffering from...
This is a difficult subject for everyone, especially when it concerns family or close friends. Challenging a Will is emotionally charged but you may realise after a loved one has died that they either changed, or wrote their Will whilst suffering from...
In the recent case of Ladrick Lemonious v Church Commissioners , the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) reviewed the correct approach to reducing tribunal awards for unfair dismissal when a Claimant’s conduct is viewed as being a ...