How A Mock Tribunal Highlights A Serious Problem For Employers
Employment Law Partner Mark Higgins shares his knowledge in another article for HR Aspects Magazine, this time about our mock tribunals. We ran a successful mock-up towards the end of 2013 to highlight...
View ArticleHow one firm’s ambition to force its workers to speak English faces collapse
Employment partner Mark Higgins contributes to the reporting of a retailer’s rules to make staff learn English. A decision taken by a Derbyshire-based firm to enforce English as the only spoken...
View Article“An Ageing Fool?…”– covering that age old problem
“An Ageing Fool?…” Mock Tribunal Kindly sponsored by Buckland Harvester Insurance Brokers, our third mock employment tribunal was extremely well-received by all who attended. With another ingenious...
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Posts for the position please – the effect of social media
Digital Marketing ExecutiveDigital Marketing Executive Chris Oatway comments on Channel 4’s Shut Your Facebook and explores the effect that social media and mobile devices have on our lifestyle and...
View ArticleBritish Gas salesman wins right to commission-based holiday pay
A sales consultant has succeeded in an attempt to ensure commission is taken into account by his employer when calculating holiday pay. The British Gas worker, listed in court documents as Mr Lock,...
View ArticleEmployers advised on World Cup issues
With the World Cup now underway, employers will doubtless be keen to ensure staff productivity does not dip as fans prepare to enjoy the festival of football that spans the next four weeks. Employment...
View ArticleHow Danish obesity debate could affect UK employment law
The case of 25-stone Danish childminder Karsten Kaltoft could potentially change UK employment law, as an EU court decides whether or not obesity can be considered a disability. Mr Kaltoft maintains he...
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LLP v Limited Company – who comes out on top?
Eimear McCartan, Partnership Solicitor Partnership Solicitor Eimear McCartan gives a real insight into the differences and benefits of both LLPs and Limited Companies. Whilst I would consider...
View ArticleWhat Can Construction Employers Learn From Attending A Mock Tribunal
Property Aspect’sMagazine in Manchester reports on our last mock tribunal and how it can link to the health and safety and employment laws and procedures of employers in the construction sector. “An...
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Tribunal Claims: Be Aware of the Bigger Picture
Mark Higgins, Employment Law PartnerVIDEO: Employment Partner’s Mark Higgins recently took some time out to speak to HR Aspects Magazine, providing some very valuable insights into with world of...
View ArticleRalli Solicitors LLP Manchester Announce Launch of their new Responsive Website
In response to Googles new algorithm Ralli have announced the launch of their newly optimised website www.ralli.co.uk. Ralli Solicitors LLP are based in Manchester and London. Founded in 1973 by...
View ArticleIndividuals to be Held Liable for Fraud Losses?
The City of London Police recently considered asking the Bank of England and financial regulators to make individuals – rather than banks – liable for fraud losses, according to an article in the...
View ArticleBankrupt banker hid £20 million art work in bankruptcy hearing
Former multi millionaire and ex-banker Jonathan Weal was accused of hiding valuable art works including a JMW Turner painting worth £20 million during a £290,000 bankruptcy hearing the Inner London...
View ArticleWhat Does The Offender Rehabilitation Act Mean for Criminal Law?
New legislation introduced by the government regularly has a ripple effect of new law changes and revisions which can have significant implications for both defendants and lawyers. One such recent bill...
View ArticleWhat does the Bill of Rights mean to employment law?
The intention of the Conservatives to implement a British ‘Bill of Rights and Responsibilities’ in place of the Human Rights Act 1998 proved a contentious issue among the media and rival parties in the...
View ArticleMerseyside solicitors to refuse to take on all new legal aid work from...
As of Wednesday 1st of July solicitors in Liverpool are refusing to take on ALL new legal aid work. This is following cuts of 8.75% made to the fees paid by legal solicitors coming into affect on the...
View ArticleSetting up a business? How an employment law solicitor can help you
Thinking of, or in the process of setting up your own business? Consulting an employment law solicitor could be one of the best initial decisions you make. Employment law is a complicated area and is...
View ArticleTax avoidance and evasion amongst wealthy individuals
The government released a policy paper earlier this year addressing the various tax evasion and avoidance issues currently facing HMRC. One of the areas the policy paper highlighted was dealing with...
View ArticleRalli Solicitors LLP join in the discussion on McKenzie Friends
A McKenzie friend assists a litigant in person in a court of law in England and Wales. A McKenzie does not need to be legally qualified. The crucial point is that litigants in person are entitled to...
View ArticleRalli Solicitors LLP on anonymity in criminal cases
There is much debate as to whether there should be anonymity for individuals before they are convicted. But what about before they are even charged? There have been many high profile cases where the...
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