In the case of Devon Primary Care Trust v Redman , the Court of Appeal has decided that the test for whether an employee is being reasonable in refusing what appears to be a suitable alternative to redundancy, is to consider: "whether this...
In the case of Devon Primary Care Trust v Redman , the Court of Appeal has decided that the test for whether an employee is being reasonable in refusing what appears to be a suitable alternative to redundancy, is to consider: “whether...
Mrs Lorraine Feltham from Fordingbridge, head of a property letting company, has sued her step-grandmother’s lawyer for failing to change the 90 year old’s will in her favour, saying that it has cost her more than £1,000,000. The Court...
Mrs Lorraine Feltham from Fordingbridge, head of a property letting company, has sued her step-grandmother’s lawyer for failing to change the 90 year old’s will in her favour, saying that it has cost her more...
Good news for home buyers as the Government brings in phase two of the Help to Buy scheme three months earlier than planned. The first phase of the scheme was introduced in April and 7,000 people have already benefitted from this although it only applied to...
Good news for home buyers as the Government brings in phase two of the Help to Buy scheme three months earlier than planned. The first phase of the scheme was introduced in April and 7,000 people have already benefitted from this although it only applied to...
In Osoba v Hertfordshire Police the Claimant brought a claim for age discrimination. Whilst conducting a staff reorganisation, the Respondent's officer had created a points-based matrix to determine which employees would be dismissed. The Claimant...
In Osoba v Hertfordshire Police the Claimant brought a claim for age discrimination. Whilst conducting a staff reorganisation, the Respondent’s officer had created a points-based matrix to determine which employees would be dismissed. The...
Frettens’ Employment team has been at the cutting edge of employment case law this week. A decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), in which Paul Burton , Associate in the team, represented the Claimant, has been reported on the EAT...
Frettens’ Employment team has been at the cutting edge of employment case law this week. A decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), in which Paul Burton , Associate in the team, represented the Claimant, has been reported on...
The government has published the latest quarterly set of employment tribunal statistics for April – June 2013. The number of claims received by employment tribunals was up 10% against the same period last year, although the overall trend on the number...
The government has published the latest quarterly set of employment tribunal statistics for April – June 2013. The number of claims received by employment tribunals was up 10% against the same period last year, although the overall trend on the number...
Unlike divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to the marriage, it enables you to live separately but remain married. During the time that you are living apart, you have a court order that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse. You...
Unlike divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to the marriage, it enables you to live separately but remain married. During the time that you are living apart, you have a court order that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse. You...
The Ministry of Justice has published the statistics for the number of employment tribunal claims received between July and September 2013, the first stats since tribunal fees were introduced in July 2013. The normal monthly 'average' of new claims...
Shareholders – FAQ’s answered What if shareholders are not happy with the behaviour of the directors? make your views known to the directors if this fails shareholders may consider taking legal action in a serious situation Is it possible...
The judicial review challenge to the legality of tribunal fees brought by Unison has now been listed in the High Court for 22nd and 23rd October 2013. A parallel challenge in the Scottish Court of Session is in effect by the union-backed law firm Fox...
1-Oct The judicial review challenge to the legality of tribunal fees brought by Unison has now been listed in the High Court for 22nd and 23rd October 2013. A parallel challenge in the Scottish Court of Session is in effect by the union-backed law...
When the Equality Act 2010 was passed, it combined and clarified all of the different pieces of discrimination legislation. It contained a provision which meant that an employer could be liable for harassment of a worker by a third party,...
When the Equality Act 2010 was passed, it combined and clarified all of the different pieces of discrimination legislation. It contained a provision which meant that an employer could be liable for harassment of a worker by a third party,...
The Partners at Frettens Solicitors are delighted to announce their recommendations in this year’s Legal 500 Directory. Matthew Fretten , Managing Partner and Head of the Commercial Team was noted for having a “ very responsive team ”...
2-Oct Are there problems ahead with the proposal by the Office of the Public Guardian to launch an on-line system for applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? The Public Guardian, Alan Eccles, said that ‘more and more people are taking the...
The Partners at Frettens Solicitors are delighted to announce their recommendations in this year’s Legal 500 Directory. Matthew Fretten , Managing Partner and Head of the Commercial Team was noted for having a “ very responsive team...
Are there problems ahead with the proposal by the Office of the Public Guardian to launch an on-line system for applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? The Public Guardian, Alan Eccles, said that ‘more and more people are taking the important...