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Employment Law Case Update: Conclusive Investigations into Employee Conduct

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Workplace gossip and so called "banter" are an employers nightmare, and there is a fine line before it can become the foundations of a tribunal claim.  The Employment Law team here review the case of Lawson v Virgin Atlantic Airways...

Employment Law Case Update: Contractors and Vicarious Liability

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The case of Barclays Bank plc v Various Claimants  has, over a number of years, been seeking to establish whether companies are vicariously liable for the actions of independent contractors. Our Employment Law team here review the case in further...

Employment Law Case Update: Full and Fair Investigation

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Carrying out investigations into allegations of misconduct against an employee is unfortunately part of most employer's routines.  The case of Leigh Andrews v St Mungo’s Community Housing Association is a good example how the past can come...

Employment Law Case Update: Racism and Sexual Harassment

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The case of Anne Giwa-Amu v Department for Work and Pensions illustrates precisely the way not to handle a grievance around racism and ageism. Miss Giwa-Amu was an administration officer working for Caerphilly’s Department for Work and Pensions....

Urgent care proceedings still going ahead in spite of coronavirus

Robyn Finnegan
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For those parents who are facing Court proceedings over their children, the coronavirus pandemic will be bringing additional stresses to an already emotional situation.  If you are currently in the midst of proceedings or the Local Authority have...

Can I still bring a personal injury claim during the coronavirus pandemic?

Dan Thompson
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With the UK currently on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there have understandably been a lower number of accidents on our roads and at work as people are required to stay at home, only making journeys for essential trips.  For those who were...

Safe spaces to become available for people suffering domestic abuse

Graeme Barclay
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The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it much devastation in our family lives, including the rise in domestic abuse .  Findings have shown a higher than average number of people suffering domestic abuse since the introduction of lockdown and...

Can I still attend Family Mediation sessions during lockdown?

Sam Miles
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The coronavirus crisis is redefining lifestyles and the boundaries of our interactions; a situation that can challenge even the strongest bonds.  For couples who are struggling in their relationship, or were in the process of divorce or Family...

Co-parenting and maintenance payments during lockdown

Robyn Finnegan
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We are all currently adjusting to a new way of life since the coronavirus pandemic led to country wide lockdown, and it is vital that parents are there to support their children through these troubling times.  This can be difficult if you are no longer...

Latest change to Energy Performance Certificates implemented - Information for Landlords

Alexandra Savage
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On 1 st April 2020, the latest stage of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards was implemented, making it unlawful for landlords to continue domestic residential tenancies where the property has a rating of F or G on its Energy Performance Certificate...

What should I pay my furloughed employees who have just come back from maternity and paternity leave?

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All businesses are facing different challenges as we find our new normal in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but one area of life that has continued as normal is the fact that some of our employees still require maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Can I delay a start date or withdraw a job offer in light of coronavirus?

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Employers who made an offer of employment prior to the coronavirus pandemic may be considering whether a start date can be postponed or the offer can be withdrawn.  There could be several reasons; you may be required to save costs if there is a...

Congratulations in order for new Associate

Wendi Coupland
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As we enter a new Financial Year, we are also welcoming the promotion of Conveyancing Executive, Wendi Coupland , to an Associate member of the firm. Wendi joined the firm in January 2018 as we were opening our new office in Chandler’s Ford after...