In order for an employer to fairly dismiss an employee with the requisite 2 years’ service requirement, not only do they have to have a fair reason to dismiss, for example conduct, capability or redundancy, but they also have to show that the dismissal...
In order for an employer to fairly dismiss an employee with the requisite 2 years’ service requirement, not only do they have to have a fair reason to dismiss, for example conduct, capability or redundancy, but they also have to show that the dismissal...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that post-termination conduct can affect the assessment of a compensatory award for unfair dismissal in the case of Cumbria County Council v Bates . The Claimant, a teacher, was found to have been...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that post-termination conduct can affect the assessment of a compensatory award for unfair dismissal in the case of Cumbria County Council v Bates . The Claimant, a teacher, was found to have...
At Frettens, each member of staff has been given the opportunity to take an extra day’s annual leave to fund raise for our charity of the year, the Willow Foundation . The Frettens "Give a Day" Campaign Frettens have...
The Government published a consultation in July this year on proposals to strengthen and simplify the current civil penalty scheme which is aimed at preventing illegal migrant working. Employers already have a responsibility to check that their employees...
The Government published a consultation in July this year on proposals to strengthen and simplify the current civil penalty scheme which is aimed at preventing illegal migrant working. Employers already have a responsibility to check that their employees...
The Supreme Court unanimously allowed an appeal in June this year by Mrs Prest, in the case Prest v Petrodel , allowing her to obtain a share in assets held by her husband in numerous companies in his name. As of 6th April 2022 divorce...
The Supreme Court unanimously allowed an appeal in June this year by Mrs Prest, in the case Prest v Petrodel , allowing her to obtain a share in assets held by her husband in numerous companies in his name. In this heavily contested case, Mr Prest was...
At Frettens, each member of staff has been given the opportunity to take an extra day’s annual leave to fund raise for our charity of the year, the Willow Foundation . The Willow Foundation was founded in 1999 by Bob...
The Court of Appeal has decided in Shumba & others v Park Cakes Ltd that previous enhanced redundancy payments can potentially become contractually binding through custom and practice The Claimants, who had been subject to a business transfer, were...
The Court of Appeal has decided in Shumba & others v Park Cakes Ltd that previous enhanced redundancy payments can potentially become contractually binding through custom and practice The Claimants, who had been subject to a business...
Even if you have a valid will you should consider keeping it updated, especially after any major changes in your life. It’s very easy to forget to change it after marrying, re-marrying, moving house, the death of your partner or a significant change in...
Even if you have a valid will you should consider keeping it updated, especially after any major changes in your life. It’s very easy to forget to change it after marrying, re-marrying, moving house, the death of your partner or a significant change in...
The Court of Appeal has held in British Airways plc v Fox that the estate of an employee who was dismissed, and died shortly after, can bring a claim for the loss of a death in service benefit which he had enjoyed whilst in employment. Gary Fox died just...
The Court of Appeal has held in British Airways plc v Fox that the estate of an employee who was dismissed, and died shortly after, can bring a claim for the loss of a death in service benefit which he had enjoyed whilst in employment. Gary Fox...
As the economy slowly makes its’ way towards recovery and house prices are reported to be on the rise, some conveyancing firms are seeing an increase in gazumping. Gazumping is when your offer to buy a house has been accepted by the seller, but then...
As the economy slowly makes its’ way towards recovery and house prices are reported to be on the rise, some conveyancing firms are seeing an increase in gazumping. Gazumping is when your offer to buy a house has been accepted by the seller, but then...
Malky Chaloner and Amy Leung have joined Frettens’ New Forest Offices, expanding the Wills & Tax and Conveyancing Teams. Malky is a solicitor in the Wills & Tax Team , working in both the Brockenhurst and New Milton offices during each...
Malky Chaloner and Amy Leung have joined Frettens’ New Forest Offices, expanding the Wills & Tax and Conveyancing Teams. Malky is a solicitor in the Wills & Tax Team , working in both the Brockenhurst and New Milton...