26Mar
Happy Client: Client Review
Lucy Stones has recently received lovely feedback from a client. Her client had been dismissed for gross misconduct but achieved a good outcome in the end. Read on to find out more.
Author Archive
Sally Hubbard
Sally is a Lincolnshire girl through and through and has lived in Lincoln her whole life (apart from a brief spell when she went to university in Nottingham, but we don’t talk about that). She began her career with Lincolnshire County Council qualifying as a solicitor in 1996, which she believes now makes her "vintage".
22Mar
Should You Take Voluntary Redundancy?
We receive many calls from clients who are considering taking voluntary redundancy from their employment. This post deals with some of the important questions that we are often asked.
15Mar
Legal Update: Pregnancy and Flexible Working Amendments
In April 2024 it is expected that the period of special protection from redundancy for employees who are on maternity leave, adoption leave or those on shared parental leave will be extended. Further, from April 2024, changes to flexible working requests come into force.
Read on to find out more.
01Feb
Success: Unfair Dismissal Claim
How I Met My Client
I first spoke to my client during a free, initial, telephone enquiry. He explained he had been suspended and he was facing disciplinary action for an alleged breach of health and safety at work. His employer had indicated, if proven, he could be dismissed for gross misconduct. We decided to arrange a Fixed Fee Consultation so that I could review the Investigation Report setting out his alleged wrongdoing. Read on to find out what happened next.
14Nov
Redundancy and Suitable Alternative Employment
It is a sign of the times that we are receiving so many enquiries about redundancy. One matter we are regularly asked about is suitable alternative employment. If you are going through a redundancy process and are looking for information about what is suitable alternative employment, read on.
04Nov
Is Your Employer Offering a MARS?
Has your employer asked you to consider a MARS (Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme)? In this post, we want to provide some general information about MARS processes. However, if you would like to discuss your own situation with a qualified employment solicitor, just call on 01522 440512 for a free telephone consultation.
03Oct
Overseas, Remote & Foreign Workers
We have received a number of enquiries recently from overseas, remote and foreign workers. We believe our company name is being used without our agreement or permission to offer employment.
22Sep
Pregnancy & Maternity: Redundancy Protection
In 2024, pregnant employees will have greater legal protection on redundancy. Find out more here.
14Sep
Foreign Workers Verification Enquiries
We are receiving a number of requests from overseas workers stating that the name of this firm is being used as part of an application process for employment in the UK. If you have been given such information by a recruitment consultant or similar, we are sorry to inform you that the name of this firm is being used without our knowledge or permission.
To be clear, we have no relationship with any recruitment agency or similar to supply or verify foreign workers contracts. Particularly, we have no connection with a company or consultant representing themselves as IBM UK.
If this applies to you, we wish you the very best for your employment search and we are sorry you have been misled on this occasion.