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Case report - National Minimum Wage

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Whittlestone v BJP Home Support Ltd In the above case,Ms Whittlestone was a care worker. She was paid £6.35 per hour for time spent attending to clients at their homes, but nothing for travel time. She also undertook "sleepovers" at...

Case report - National Minimum Wage

Chris Dobbs
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Whittlestone v BJP Home Support Ltd In the above case,Ms Whittlestone was a care worker. She was paid £6.35 per hour for time spent attending to clients at their homes, but nothing for travel time. She also undertook “sleepovers” at...

Making Moving Day Manageable

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Here is an essential guide to make your moving day manageable: The dreaded utility provider calls: Council tax, gas, electric, water, sewerage, tv licence, phone, internet, tv, home insurance… You can make the calls after exchange, before...

Making Moving Day Manageable

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Here is an essential guide to make your moving day manageable: The dreaded utility provider calls: Council tax, gas, electric, water, sewerage, tv licence, phone, internet, tv, home insurance… You can make the calls after exchange, before...

Dementia, Banks and Lasting Powers of Attorney - what price peace of mind?

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It is estimated that almost 50% of people in the UK are connected to someone living with dementia. One of the biggest problems facing families and carers is how to deal with the banks which are not noted for being ‘dementia friendly’. No one...

Dementia, Banks and Lasting Powers of Attorney - what price peace of mind?

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It is estimated that almost 50% of people in the UK are connected to someone living with dementia. One of the biggest problems facing families and carers is how to deal with the banks which are not noted for being ‘dementia friendly’. No one...

Case Report - Employment Status

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Halawi v World Duty Free In the above case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has confirmed an individual who provides services to a client through a limited company is not protected by the Equality Act 2010 in respect of discrimination...

Case Report - Employment Status

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Halawi v World Duty Free In the above case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has confirmed an individual who provides services to a client through a limited company is not protected by the Equality Act 2010 in respect of discrimination...

Merry Christmas from all at Frettens!

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Wishing you  a Merry Christmas   and every success and happiness in 2014,  from all of our staff in Christchurch, New Milton and Brockenhurst! ...

Case Report - Unfair Dismissal - Extension of Time

Chris Dobbs
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Norbert v Hutton In the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in the above case, it was held that a Tribunal does have jurisdiction to hear a claim outside of the time limit, where the claimant brought it as soon as he was able to, having not had...

Case Report - Unfair Dismissal - Extension of Time

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Norbert v Hutton In the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in the above case, it was held that a Tribunal does have jurisdiction to hear a claim outside of the time limit, where the claimant brought it as soon as he was able to, having not...

Money Laundering and Proof of ID

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Many of our clients wonder why we have to be so strict about money laundering. Charlene Rimmer  , Conveyancing executive says,"At Frettens Solicitors we always endeavour to give our clients the best service and protect them from the...

Money Laundering and Proof of ID

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Many of our clients wonder why we have to be so strict about money laundering.  Charlene Rimmer  , Conveyancing  executive says,”At Frettens Solicitors we always endeavour to give our clients the best service and protect them from...

News - Judicial review of unfair dismissal cap

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Compromise Agreements Ltd (“CA Ltd”), an employment law firm which acts for claimants, is seeking to apply for judicial review of the Government’s decision to impose a cap of one year’s salary on unfair dismissal compensation in...

Employee Shareholder Status - Little Interest Shown

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Launched in September this year, employee shareholder is a new employment status that allows workers to give up some of their statutory employment rights in exchange for shares in the company. Included in these relinquished rights are the right not to be...

News - Investigation into pregnancy and maternity discrimination

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is to undertake a comprehensive new research project into the scale of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace. The project will investigate employers’ practices towards employees who are...

News - Investigation into pregnancy and maternity discrimination

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is to undertake a comprehensive new research project into the scale of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace. The project will investigate employers’ practices towards employees who are...

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