Li v First Marine Solutions The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) held in this case, that a clause deducting a month's salary for an employee's failure to work their notice period, was not a penalty clause. Ms Li resigned and did not...
Li v First Marine Solutions The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) held in this case, that a clause deducting a month’s salary for an employee’s failure to work their notice period, was not a penalty clause. Ms Li resigned and did...
There is little that divides a community more than disputes over access and rights of way. The law affecting rights of way has evolved over many years rather than being introduced by a single Act of Parliament, making this area quite confusing. There are...
The Pensions Regulator has issued its’ first report under Section 89 of the Pensions Act 2004 in relation to Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd (Dunelm), for non-compliance in the Government’s workplace pension scheme. Employment Partner Kate Fretten...
The Pensions Regulator has issued its’ first report under Section 89 of the Pensions Act 2004 in relation to Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd (Dunelm), for non-compliance in the Government’s workplace pension scheme. Employment...
Hainsworth v Ministry of Defence In this case the Court of Appeal (“CA”) confirmed that an employer's duty to make reasonable adjustments, does not extend to an employee associated with a disabled person. Ms Hainsworth was a civilian...
Hainsworth v Ministry of Defence In this case the Court of Appeal (“CA”) confirmed that an employer’s duty to make reasonable adjustments, does not extend to an employee associated with a disabled person. Ms Hainsworth was a civilian...
Most landlords and agents are aware of the provisions relating to tenancy deposit protection under the Housing Act 2004. The Localism Act which came into force in April this year has sought to rectify some of the underlying problems with tenancy deposit...
The Ministry of Justice released the most recent set of employment tribunal statistics earlier this month. There were 5,619 single claims lodged between January and March 2014, compared with 13,491 single claims lodged between January and March 2013. This is...
The Ministry of Justice released the most recent set of employment tribunal statistics earlier this month. There were 5,619 single claims lodged between January and March 2014, compared with 13,491 single claims lodged between January and March 2013. This is...
The proposed legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech will focus on employment related measures. There is to be a ‘crack-down on on costly tribunal delays’ and on preventing abuses of the national minimum wage (NMW). Zero hours contracts...
The Ministry of Justice has just announced a simplification of the fee remissions structure for employment tribunals, which will become effective on 30th June 2014. The changes include: applicants no longer need to provide original copies of documents as...
The Ministry of Justice has just announced a simplification of the fee remissions structure for employment tribunals, which will become effective on 30th June 2014. The changes include: applicants no longer need to provide original copies of documents as...
Question: If our son was getting a divorce and we both died could his wife claim on his inheritance? Answer: Your son’s inheritance would become one of the assets over which he and his wife would need to come to an agreement – in court...
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been published in the last week. It contains several key matters involving employment law. New systems for enforcing tribunal awards : an 'enforcement officer' will give a 28-day warning...
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been published in the last week. It contains several key matters involving employment law. New systems for enforcing tribunal awards : an ‘enforcement officer’ will give a 28-day...
Frettens are delighted to announce promotions to two deserving members of staff. Heidi Cardoza has been promoted to Associate status. Heidi is a solicitor specialising in divorce and family law; she was asked to Head the Family Team from the start...