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Discriminatory job adverts

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Are your job adverts accidentally putting off potential applicants? A new LinkedIn report has looked at the language used in job adverts and found that certain things can deter a potential applicant from applying. Job descriptions that put women off The...

Dismissal for long-term sickness

Chris Dobbs
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What is the definition of long-term disability? A person is disabled if she has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on her ability to do day-to-day activities. To be 'long-term' an impairment must have...

Is vegetarianism a philosophical belief?

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Following on from our article on veganism in the workplace, we look at a recent tribunal’s decision on vegetarianism. Is vegetarianism a protected characteristic? A philosophical belief might be a protected characteristic if it: Is genuinely held...

Employment Law Team is now one of the largest in the area

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Frettens Solicitors' Specialist Employment and HR Law Team have expanded as Chris Dobbs joins. Chris is a specialist Employment lawyer and will be based in the Christchurch office.

BAPSIs: The new HIPs?

Clare Hallett
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Reports emerged last week on estateagenttoday.co.uk about potential changes in the way property details are prepared. The initial report read: “First details have emerged of the information vendors may have to provide up-front In future...

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