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Employment Law Case Update: Hastings v Kings College Hospital

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Hastings, a man of African-Caribbean descent, worked as an IT manager at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust (the Trust)from December 1996. In October 2015, Mr Hastings was dismissed following an incident of racial abuse in the hospital’s car park....

Can I deduct pay from an employee who has arrived at work late the morning after the company party?

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Holding Summer or Christmas parties is a part of most businesses; the opportunity to thank your staff for their hard work during the year, and bringing them together outside of the work environment.  What do you do though if someone has too much fun,...

A new year starts with a new image for Warner Goodman LLP

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The Solent area law firm Warner Goodman LLP has welcomed in 2019 by unveiling their new, vibrant and modern image.  Ed Voller, Managing Partner, explains the journey the firm has been on and why now is time for a change.  “As a firm, whilst...

Employment Law Case Update: Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports

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Jordi Casamitjana worked for League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) as a zoologist, specialising in animal behaviour. LACS states that it’s one of the most vegan-friendly employers. When it came to Mr Casamitjana’s attention that pension funds were...

Can my employer withdraw from a flexible working agreement?

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Flexible working is becoming increasingly popular amongst employers and employees for various reasons; our Employment Law team here explains more about how you can make a flexible working request of your employer and what happens should your request be...

First Time Buyers are at a record high

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New statistics released from the First Time Buyers 2018 report, produced by Yorkshire Building Society, have highlighted a significant increase in the level of First Time Buyers (FTBs).  Genni Cooper, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, here reviews...

Employment Law Case Update: Phillips v Pontcanna Pub Company Ltd

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Miss Phillips was employed by Pontcanna at the Cameo Club, from September 2015 to May 2018. On 1 January 2018, at the annual staff Christmas party, Miss Phillips and Mr Webb, a chef at Pontcanna, were involved in an incident which was recorded by CCTV. The...

Commercial property leases and the unknown impact of Brexit

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An interesting and pinnacle case is about to go to court as to whether Brexit can frustrate a lease – bringing it to an end and releasing the parties from their obligations. Alexandra Savage, Commercial Property Solicitor, explains the facts of the...